Heavy Equipment Mechanic Artillery I **INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 609 AC certification.
• Must have three years’ experience as a heavy equipment mechanic dealing with troubleshooting and repair of heavy equipment, including diesel/gas engines, automotive electrical systems, and air/hydraulic systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair vehicles with a GVW above 10,000 lbs., all tactical equipment, forklifts, or generators above 14KW 3 phase.

Job Skills Requirements

• Can perform proper repairs without regular inspector IPI faults.
• Be very familiar with vehicle/equipment subsystems.
• Must be familiar with various types of artillery weapons systems including but not limited to 105, 155, PIM, and 777.
• Must have knowledge of reading wire diagrams for trouble shooting and repairing electrical systems.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. unassisted.

Job Requirements

• Must have toolbox and tools required to perform heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Must be able speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must have a well-mannered customer service attitude.
• Must be willing to cross-train in other areas.
• Must use “down-time” effectively to the benefit of test, self, and company.
• Must be punctual, responsible, and dependable.
• Must demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to follow instructions and company policy.
• Must be able to deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs.
• Must be safety and security conscious, complying with rules and policies.
• Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Always works in a safe manner, preventing harm to people, property and the environment.
• Follows rules and directions willingly and completely.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Must have dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• 5 years maintenance experience with military tactical and combat equipment, including artillery weapon systems.
• Experience with Air Conditioning, ABS air brakes, duel voltage electrical systems, Central Tire Inflation Systems, and hydraulics.
• Possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Turbine Engines experience.
• Military Experience.