Heavy Equipment Mechanic L/Inspector (75% Travel)

Akima
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 27.38+ hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Communication","Teamwork"]

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Army tactical and combat vehicles, heavy equipment, and MHE at a contractor-managed equipment turn-in site. Ensure equipment is serviceable, safe, and compliant with U.S. Army technical manuals and contract requirements. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues; perform preventive maintenance and repairs; document work using Army-approved forms and systems (e.g., DA 2404/5988-E, GCSS-Army) while following OSHA, safety, and HAZMAT requirements.

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Akima
Akima
21 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Mechanic L/Inspector (75% Travel)

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Job Summary

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Army tactical and combat vehicles, heavy equipment, and MHE at a contractor-managed equipment turn-in site. Ensure equipment is serviceable, safe, and compliant with U.S. Army technical manuals and contract requirements. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues; perform preventive maintenance and repairs; document work using Army-approved forms and systems (e.g., DA 2404/5988-E, GCSS-Army) while following OSHA, safety, and HAZMAT requirements.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform technical inspections on heavy equipment, tactical vehicles, and material handling equipment during the turn-in process.
  • •Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; perform preventive and corrective maintenance per Army technical manuals and regulations.
  • •Repair engines, transmissions, drivetrains, brakes, steering, suspension, and hydraulic systems; service and maintain MHE (e.g., forklifts, cranes, loaders).
  • •Record inspections, maintenance, and repairs using Army-approved forms/systems and maintain work orders, parts requisitions, and job completion records in compliance with ISO 9001:2015.
  • •Follow OSHA, Army, and company safety standards and ensure HAZMAT handling, storage, and disposal compliance during maintenance operations.
Travel: Extensive travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 27.38 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in heavy equipment or military maintenance preferred.
  • •3–5 years of experience as a mechanic on military or heavy equipment.
  • •Prior U.S. Army or contractor experience with tactical vehicles, combat systems, or MHE strongly preferred.
  • •Knowledge of U.S. Army maintenance standards and technical manuals, including PMCS.
  • •Proficiency diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems; ability to read and interpret Army TMs, schematics, and technical drawings.
Experience:3-5 yearsMilitary equipmentHeavy equipmentArmy maintenanceTactical vehiclesMHE
Education:High School
Skills:Problem-solvingAttention to detailCommunicationTeamwork
Licenses:OF 346
Languages:English
Tech Stack:DA Form 2404DA Form 5988-EGCSS-ArmyISO 9001:2015 QMSPMCSHAZMAT

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Public Trust

Company Brief

Akima
Provides government and commercial clients with mission-critical services including operations & maintenance, logistics, IT, engineering, cybersecurity, and staffing solutions across defense, federal, and infrastructure markets.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
Founded: 1996
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