Heavy Equipment Mechanic, White Sands, NM

Technica LLC seeks to hire a Heavy Equipment Mechanic on a Government contract supporting the White Sands Test Center (WSTC) mission at WSMR NM.

Position Summary:

• Performs field and sustainment-level maintenance in support of the WSTC mission across the WSMR Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled maintenance troubleshooting and repair of Non-Standard Equipment (NSE) tactical wheel vehicles heavy equipment and material handling equipment (MHE).
• Executes recovery operations and supports mission readiness in both garrison and remote field/range environments.
• Operates in accordance with the Materiel Maintenance Division (MMD)
• Utilizes GCSS-Army and DA maintenance forms to document work and maintain accountability.
• Ensures all equipment is operationally ready to support Test Center and customer mission requirements.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism across all tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of related maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of military or commercial heavy equipment systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical hydraulic and electrical systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior military experience (MOS 63/91 series).
• Defense contracting experience in maintenance operations.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to a federal/military installation.
• Must pass background screening and drug testing requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen permanent resident or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in field and industrial environments including extreme weather conditions (heat wind rain snow and blowing sand).
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods including a minimum of two continuous hours.
• Must be capable of climbing equipment and working at heights up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must always wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
• Must be available to work extended hours weekends or alternate shifts as mission requirements dictate.