Combat Vehicle Tester I (2424) - ATSS *Temporary*

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks associated with testing track or wheeled combat vehicles.
• Operates and maintains vehicles, weapons, systems, and communication equipment.
• Supports firing programs and test missions, on and off test courses and firing ranges.
• Performs operator level preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS).
• Diagnoses and documents power plants, auxiliary power units, engines, transmissions, suspension components, electrical/electronic systems and components, communications equipment, basic fire control systems, turret traversing mechanisms, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, fire extinguisher/suppression systems, gas particulate systems and any like or related items.
• Installs and operates sensitive data collection instrumentation, vehicle system training simulators/devices, and/or maintains equipment necessary to collect, process, store or obtain test related data.
• Identifies, documents, and communicates test related and/or abnormal conditions in an appropriate format and timely manner.
• Provides on-the-job training, technical advice and assistance to various government agencies and peers.
• Develops, analyzes, and provides technical input as required for documentation and training.
• Works, coordinates, and collaborates with others in a professional manner to accomplish testing, evaluation, operation, and maintenance of combat vehicles and equipment.
• Participates actively to ensure personal safety, team safety, visitor safety, and end user safety in accordance with policy, standard operating procedures, and locally identified hazard mitigation requirements.

Requirements

• 3 years applicable experience or formal training relevant to operating, maintaining, and/or testing combat vehicles and associated relevant weapon components or systems.
• At least 1 year of the 3 years of experience must be in a test and evaluation range, laboratory, or military environment.
• A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B, with Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.
• A current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) issued by a certified medical provider listed on the National Register of Certified Medical Examiners.
• A valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and participate in an employer-administered drug and alcohol testing program.
• Consent to a full query of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prior to hire, and annual limited queries during employment.
• Report any CDL suspensions, disqualifications, or convictions for traffic violations in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Knowledge and following of state and federal commercial vehicle regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Department of Transportation.
• An Ammunition Certification Level I in accordance with ATC Regulation 350-8 within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and periodic retest.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background screening.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $42.59
• Benefits Information: 3.5 weeks of personal leave (accrued), 11 paid holidays, health, vision, and dental care, short-term disability, AD&D, life insurance, employee assistance program, 401(k) and Roth IRA, Dependent Care FSA, Healthcare FSA, HSA Accounts, long-term disability, critical illness insurance, hospital insurance, accident insurance, identity theft insurance, legal insurance.