Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position Title: Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Location:  Gulfport CRTC, Gulfport, MS 

Employment Status:  Full-Time Regular

FLSA Classification: SCA Hourly

*This position is contingent upon award of contract.

Position Summary:

Advancia Government Services (a federal government contractor) seeks a qualified full-time Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic with a Master Skill Level. The Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs a variety of major repairs and services primarily on heavy equipment tactical, commercial and transport vehicles (class 7 and 8), and leads a small shop of mechanics supporting light, medium and heavy-duty assets (see list below).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·         The Sr. Heavy Equipment Mechanic is under the direct supervision of the Gov’t Maintenance Supervisor and receives guidance from the Gov’t Maintenance Manager

·         The Sr. Heavy Equipment Mechanic is the lead mechanic in a small shop that supports a variety of heavy, medium and light duty assets.

·         The Sr. Heavy Equipment Mechanic not only performs heavy equipment repairs and services, but he also oversees the repair of heavy, medium and light tactical, commercial and transport vehicles.

·         Conducts research and prepares records and forms to reflect essential information

·         Ensures all documents are finalized and maintained IAW local regulations

·         Performs maintenance repair, rebuild, overhaul, inspect major assemblies and determine repair parts for equipment

·         Checks and replaces batteries; rotate, repair and replace tires, pneumatic and flush cooling systems

·         Removes, repairs or replaces engines, transmissions and differentials

·         Adjusts brakes, replace windshields, wipers and similar components of the same characteristics

·         Performs major overhauls by disassembling, cleaning, and replacing faulty components IAW appropriate procedures

·         Repairs components such as generators, water/hydraulic pumps and electrical system

·         Performs routine and extensive maintenance on diesel engines, fuel and exhaust systems, and electrical wiring

·         Performs diagnostic tests using measuring devices, instruments, test equipment or special tools

·         Required to dismantle components for internal examination of damage or excessive wear

·         Operates and utilizes an assortment of tools to perform repairs that include power, pneumatic, and machinery such as grinding machines, presses, torch-cutting equipment, jacks and hoists to lift and move large components

·         Required to add critical or explanatory notations on completed maintenance documents following equipment repair and testing IAW AFI 24-302.

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