TDY Heavy Equipment Technician - Ziegler Cat Training

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. 

Position Responsibilities: 

All Heavy Equipment Technicians: 

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains some and/or all of the following: construction, agricultural and heavy equipment. 

• Corrects deficiencies in components and ancillary equipment.   

• Performs service, maintenance, repairs and overhauls in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.  

• Performs extremely complex repairs on a broad range of equipment in the shop and in the field.  

• Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults.  

• Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and electronic faults.  

• Operates some and/or all of the following shop equipment including overhead cranes, welders, compressors, presses, grinders, hand tools, and tire servicing equipment.  

• Lifts, moves and/or installs heavy parts and assemblies safely, using basic tooling and PPE.  May be required to perform work outside in severe weather conditions.  

• Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  Provides documentation as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.  

• May work days, nights or swing shifts depending on operational needs.  

• Assists other mechanics and members of the Traverse, Field Camp and/or VMF team as required.  

• Documents all work performed including diagnosis, root cause, labor and parts. Conducts parts and repair requirements research and maintains records.  Prepares reports as required.  

• Maintains a clean and safe workplace and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.  

• Performs other duties as required. 

South Pole Traverse (SPoT) only: 

• Operates heavy equipment on assigned traver