Heavy Equipment Transport, Operations, and Training SME

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology Test & Evaluation Program Mission Support Engineering & Analysis and Training.

As a Heavy Equipment Transport Operations and Training SME with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Be (or be able to become) a Class-A CDL-qualified driver to transport a government heavy vehicle and equipment from Tucson Arizona to areas across the Southwest and Southern border areas.
• Load transport and stage Government-Furnished Property (GFP) including government-furnished medium-duty commercial truck (e.g. Chevrolet Silverado 5500HD) and 18 double-axle trailer and government equipment (GCWR > 37500 lbs) in accordance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with deployment operation relocation and recovery of government equipment components during field adjudication operations.
• Plan and execute logistics preparation and post-mission reset of equipment kits for field employment.
• Operate maneuver and support deployment of the drill rig (loaded on the heavy equipment trailer) including driving site employment redeployment and recovery in accordance with manufacturer specifications and government safety protocols.
• Develop document and maintain procedures for maintenance sustainment preparation deployment redeployment and storage of all equipment loaded on the heavy equipment trailer.
• Provide on-the-job training-based insights and incorporate manufacturer-recommended practices to develop training courses for other personnel on: Mini-Drill skid steer rig and mast and air compressor.
• Develop and deliver a hybrid (virtual and in-person) training program and course curriculum for operators leveraging training materials and instruction provided by equipment vendors.
• Prepare and maintain a comprehensive Training Plan covering all related heavy equipment and systems including detailed online and in-person syllabi.
• Coordinate closely with Government program to align support services with program priorities operational schedules (12 weeks/month in the field) and IV&V and systems engineering processes.
• Submit Weekly Progress Reports summarizing activities accomplishments upcoming work issues and risks related to equipment transport operation and training.
• Submit Daily Travel Reports documenting travel daily field activities work accomplished and planned next-day deliverables in support of operations.

• Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• 10 years experience with CBP.
• Degree in electronics telecommunications or a related field or equivalent military or law enforcement training.
• Experience with various border security technologies;Knowledge of best practices related to deployment of border security technologies.
• Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to deployment areas and techniques for adapting to these conditions.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing border technology use and adherence to safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent communication facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to lift carry and move heavy equipment and tools; push pull and secure loads on trailers and vehicles; stand walk bend and kneel for extended periods; climb into and out of trucks trailers and equipment safely.
• Ability to work safely in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions
• Sufficient stamina to perform physically demanding tasks over long workdays