Kelly Services
Location
Killeen, TX | United States
Job description
Kelly Government Solutions is hiring immediately for a Heavy Equipment Mechanics on a long term government contract with our customer in Fort Hood, TX (on-site). This assignment should last approximately 1-3 years or longer.
Position Title : Heavy Equipment Mechanics (11876)
Location : Fort Hood, TX
Clearance & Citizenship : U.S. Citizens only - Must be able to gain access to US Military facilities or bases; including a NACI clearance if required.
Travel : Must be able to travel as required to support GDLS Ft. Hood maintenance, fielding and retrofit activities for both State-side and International GDLS requirements
Schedule: On-site daily – Full time 40 hours
Pay rate: $24.30/hour + $4.57/hour stipend goes towards pension and/or medical
OVERVIEW
Experienced maintenance mechanic, familiar with operation, maintenance and modification work orders (MWO) on the variations of the Abrams Tank (M1A1 SA, M1A2 SEP V2 and SEP V3) vehicles for the GDLS Ft. Hood team.
Perform preventive maintenance checks and services and install MWO’s on variations of the Abrams Tanks (M1A1ED, M1A2SEP V2 and V3)
Read and interpret troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures and flow diagrams for systems, subsystems and components.
Maintain accountability of special tools, test equipment and property.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership responsible for maintenance.
POSITION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must have one (1) or more years of general mechanical maintenance experience, preferably on the Abrams Family of Tanks.
Must have basic knowledge of tools and test equipment required for military vehicle maintenance.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to gain access to US Military facilities or bases; including a NACI clearance if required.
Must be a U.S. person.
Must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented structure in field and shop environment, both on and off military installations.
Required to work at heights, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, able to climb, and work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
Must have a valid State Driver's License and be able to obtain a tank driver’s license
Must meet the anthropometric requirements (ASR) to entry into the driver’s station or into an enclosed military vehicle.
Must be able to travel as required to support GDLS Ft. Hood maintenance, fielding and retrofit activities for both State-side and International GDLS requirements
Must be able to successfully pass the Job Proficiency Certification for Abrams fleet vehicles.
Be able to work autonomously with government personnel.
What happens next:
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