Small Engine Mechanic

Location: Junction City, Kansas (Fort Riley) • Non-Exempt • Full-Time, Day Shift

Pay

$26.44 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $5.25 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays
• 12 paid vacation days accrued at the start of employment
• Paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Responsibilities

• Maintain military equipment including wheeled vehicles, track vehicles, engineer equipment, power generation, and material handling equipment
• Perform minor repairs and services as outlined in established technical manuals
• Service and fuel transportation equipment, air compressors, generators, lawn maintenance equipment, and other motor vehicles
• Inspect and repair brakes, suspension, wheels, hubs, and steering systems
• Maintain accurate records, wash, clean, and lubricate vehicles and equipment
• Check and adjust fluid levels during fueling operations
• Repair tires and perform minor body repair and painting
• Read, understand, and follow technical manuals, lube orders, wiring, and hydraulic schematics
• Determine needed repair parts and generate parts requests
• Train employees on proper operation, daily preventative maintenance, and safety checks of grounds maintenance and snow removal equipment

Requirements

• ASE certification preferred
• Minimum of three years of light, medium, and heavy truck experience
• Valid state driver’s license with ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance
• REAL ID-compliant driver's license or acceptable alternative (U.S. passport or military ID) for federal military installation access
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access
• Background check and E-Verify required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time
• Standing or sitting for extended periods, climbing in and out of vehicles, and up and down stairs
• Perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods

Union Affiliation

This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 101.