Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The non-exempt job classification is covered under The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). Service employees are compensated per the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that are set by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division's WDs 29 CFR Part 541 and 29 CFR 4.163(f).
Job Summary
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools. This worker operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles, and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members, may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines. (SCA 23430)
Essential Functions:
Manage maintenance activities and/or equipment operation at the local places of performance
Develop maintenance procedures, ensure implementation, allocate workload, supervise contractor employees, and monitor equipment status
Monitor and manage relationships with the customer
Keep maintenance logs, report on daily activities, as well as
Ensure health and safety policies adherence
Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools
Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles, and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency
Welds broken parts and structural members
May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment
May repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines
Perform other duties as assigned in association with established Management and Contract Compliance Plan, and workload requirements, etc.
Adhere to PTi quality, safety, and environmental standards
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
May be required to attend the Government provided Section 608/609 certification training
Must be available during operating hours
May be required to be available up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during key events and increased OPTEMPO
Subject to mandatory drug testing as required
May be required to handle equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds individually and occasionally items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance
Able to exert moderate physical effort in the loading, unloading, and arranging of equipment/supplies as applicable to position.
Ability to work inside and/or outside in dirty and dusty environments, and occasionally be exposed to hot, cold, damp, and drafty weather conditions while handling equipment/supplies.
Able to perform work on hard or uneven surfaces.
Qualifications
Skills and Experience:
Two years' experience inspecting and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic components on a wide variety of heavy-duty military vehicles using computerized diagnostic equipment, and repairing, cleaning, replacing defective parts of components and systems
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
Skilled in planning, controlling, executing, multi-tasking and being responsible for the successful completion of work requirements
Ability to effectively read and write in English, comprehend written instructions, perform common mathematical tasks, and communicate effectively
Certificate, License, Registration, etc.:
Shall possess a certificate from a Vocational Technical School for vehicle or equipment mechanic, or have graduated from any Vehicle, Equipment, or Power Generation Mechanic Advanced Individual Training (AIT) e.G., 91 Series Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or other DOD equivalent training.
Valid driver's U.S. State issued Class A CDL
US Citizen
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance applicable to the position and/or military Common Access Card (CAC) within 30 days if required
Completion of contractual and company mandated trainings applicable to position
Education
Minimum high school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications
Prior Military
This job description is meant to be a guide. It is not intended to limit duties in which a teammate may be required to perform. This job description may be changed at the discretion of the company.
PTi maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment and random substance abuse testing and background verification checks. PTi is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment to include, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, training, and compensation.