Location
Aberdeen, MD | United States
Job description
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (APG 2024-20301):
Bowhead is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, MD. This individual will be responsible for performing a variety of skilled and highly skilled tasks involving minor and major mechanical service and repair of heavy equipment.
Essential functions will include:
- Analyzes malfunctions.
- Repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.
- 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.
- Tests and overhauls equipment to insure operating efficiency.
- Cleans parts and assembles and disassembles equipment.
- Completes other assigned tasks as required.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- ASE Medium-Heavy Truck (T Series) certifications in (preferred):
- T2 Truck, Diesel Engines
- T3 Truck, Drive Train
- T4 Truck, Brakes
- T5 Truck, Suspension and Steering
- T6 Truck, Electrical Systems
- Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Level I and II certifications (preferred):
- F1, Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus
- F2, Design & Performance Standards of Fire Apparatus
- F3, Fire Pumps & Accessories
- F4, Fire Apparatus Electrical Systems
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required in addition to at least two (2+) years’ experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
- Possess a valid State issued CDL and be able to obtain/maintain a forklift license.
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Physical Demands:
- Bend, Squat, Stoop, Crouch, Lean, Sit, and Balance .
- Work with power/automated hand tools .
- Lift/carry/push/slide up to 50 pounds.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Repeat the same movements.
- Work in automotive repair shop around moving objects, vehicles, machinery with moving parts, and confined spaces.
- Exposure to adverse excessive noise, weather conditions, exhaust fumes, gasoline, diesel fuel, and other vehicle fluids/lubricants.
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SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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