Heavy Equipment Mechanic

**Heavy Equipment Mechanic****Description****Akima Support Operations (ASO)** provides logistics, facilities maintenance and operations, transportation and support services for mission-critical military installations and civilian agencies around the country. From the homes of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command to the highways of suburban Virginia, ASO experts and professionals work behind the scenes to ensure smooth and continuous operations. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our companys profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.**Job Summary:**Perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of construction equipment, material handling equipment, heavy and light duty trucks, fire equipment, power generating equipment and other related equipment.**Responsibilities:**+ Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain heavy mobile equipment, such as: construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and powered support equipment. Equipment may include bulldozers, tractors, trucks, tracked vehicles, generators and forklifts+ Remove and replace major systems or components of equipment to include power packs, transmissions, transfers, gear reduction units, injector pumps, air conditioners, fuel pumps and alternators etc.+ Make idle speed, current, brake, and transmission linkage adjustments+ Perform initial and in-process inspections; perform mechanical diagnostics and troubleshoot to localize defects and determine cause of malfunction; perform mechanical maintenance on defective parts; and perform minor body work+ Provide technical assistance to government LRC personnel as well as other equipment repairers+ Operate motor vehicles to perform the duties of this position+ Perform repairs on various types of equipment+ Replace components when needed+ Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles+ Complete body work+ Inspect and troubleshoot equipment**Qualifications****Minimum Qualifications:**+ Must have a current/valid CDL Class A License: able to pass periodic physical examinations as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation+ Experience and/or educational background related to mechanics, electronics, or hydraulic systems+ Related experience: truck-mounted hydraulic utility equipment such as aerial devices, digger derricks, chippers, cranes, specialty equipment; construction, mining, or farm equipment such as dozers or tractors; military heavy equipment such as the MRAP vehicle, HMEE, or tanks; aircraft and aerospace or ground support equipment (AGE/GSE) repair+ Able to develop the computer skills necessary to complete support duties+ Physical effort is required to move objects and service-related tools that may weigh up to 75 pounds; frequent stooping, bending, squatting, and kneeling are required to service and repair equipment+ Must have a manual-hand-finger dexterity+ Must have eye-hand-foot coordination+ Must be able to work in internal/external environments that may be in harsh weather condition.+ Ability to read, write, and communicate in English+ High School Diploma or GED+ Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices+ **Must be US Citizen to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a CAC.**+ **Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.**Desired Qualifications:The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted._We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law._We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or [Register to View] . Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open position using our website.Please do not use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the status of your job application._In order for our company to stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance with the online application._**Job:** Maintenance & Repair**Primary Location:** US-CA-Dublin**Shift:** Day Job**Req ID:** ASO01720