Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Fort Hood, TX
Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Fort Hood, TX
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Job Description
Job Description
Akima Support Operations is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work in Fort Hood TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals apply today!
Responsibilities
Analyzes malfunctions and repairs rebuilds and maintains power equipment such as cranes power shovels scrapers paving machines motor graders trench-digging machines conveyors bulldozers dredges pumps compressors pneumatic tools and tracked/wheeled vehicles.
Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges replaces defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.
The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment and may repair adjust and maintain mining machinery such as stripping and loading shovels drilling and cutting machines and continuous mining machines.
This position involves working both indoors and outdoors.
Work environment includes periodic overtime exposure to heat dust cold and inclement weather conditions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of 5 years heavy equipment maintenance experience.
Must be knowledgeable in U.S. Army maintenance procedures and AR 750-1.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
Must have the ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 Investigation.
Must bring and use your own tools.
Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma / GED.
Must have the physical capability to include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 60 pounds pushing pulling carrying stooping bending squatting and reaching.
Desired Qualifications:
ASE Certification preferred; not required.
CDL Preferred.
U.S. Army 91 series MOS qualification or civilian equivalent.
Valid Drivers License desired.
Pay & Benefits:
Hourly Compensation: $26.38.
Employment Type
Full Time
