Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About the role

Bowhead seeks to network with a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT). NWS mission requires the use of well-maintained and available tactical vehicles that transport security personnel and equipment in support of security operations and responses to security incidents over varying types of roads and in all weather conditions on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay GA (NSB KINGS BAY).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair for all AFVs per the respective manufacturer's technical specifications utilizing ASE Master Technicians or equivalent
• Repair, rebuild, or overhaul major assemblies of internal combustion AFV
• Diagnose the source of trouble and determine the extent of repairs required
• Replace worn or broken parts
• Grind and adjust valves
• Overhaul transmissions
• Repair fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems
• Structural welding and cutting on ferrous and nonferrous materials (shall only be conducted by specifically qualified personnel)
• Diagnostics of diesel engines and electronic equipment (shall only be conducted by specifically qualified personnel)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Mechanics shall hold a current certification or documentation of equivalent industry experience to perform maintenance on installed engines within each vehicle
• Mechanics shall be assigned and certified to perform maintenance, towing, and repair on the AFVs used at SUBASE Kings Bay
• At least two (2) years of experience in a vehicle service facility
• Demonstrated experience in wiring, electronics, automotive mechanical repairs, welding, and machine shop fundamentals
• Qualified to perform maintenance on: Ford 6.0L, 6.4L, and 6.7L diesel engines; M1151, M1141, and M1116 HMMWV V-8 turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engines; and large truck class Caterpillar diesel engines
• A current, valid state-issued driver's license is required for the operation of the AFVs on base by the Contractor

Skills

• 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

• Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.