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Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Track (GmbH)

Government and Military

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

No

Mannheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Job Summary

This is a European Union or US National LOCAL HIRE Position in Germany. As such the employee will be subject to paying German taxes and be part of the German work force with all the benefits of Host Nation employment and social system. This position is not approved for relocation allowances.

Purpose: Performs organizational, intermediate level maintenance/modifications on military equipment such as: M1A2 tanks, M2A2/M3A3 Bradley fighting vehicles, ABV assault vehicles; sub-systems, support equipment such as mine plows, rollers, and other related items.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to fulfill each essential duty satisfactorily.

    1. Diagnoses system malfunctions, isolate causes, and correct deficiencies.
    2. Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using Technical Manuals (TM).
    3. Inspects, repairs, and replaces components, engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies.
    4. Identifies parts in repair manuals and places order request for needed parts.
    5. Performs annual service on equipment fleet.
    6. Performs road test on vehicles after repairs and services have been completed.
    7. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
    8. Maintain a daily timesheet and daily manning report and ensuring times are accurate.
    9. This position requires deployment to other sites to perform incoming/outgoing inspections on equipment.
    10. Overtime work hours may be required.
    11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in

compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.


Minimum Requirements

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

    • 3 years’ experience as a mechanic is required.
    • 2 years specialized experience working with heavy equipment track vehicles equivalent to the M1A2 tank (British equivalent; Challenger), M2A2/M3A3 Bradley fighting vehicle (British equivalent; CVRT/Warrior), and the ABV assault vehicle.

Specialized knowledge and skills

    • Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
    • Must be able to meet and maintain all base access security requirements.
    • Must have the ability to analyze and interpret U.S. Army Technical Manuals with relation to vehicle maintenance and repair.
    • May be required to obtain a military driver’s license (OF 346).
    • Valid driver’s license is required.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Mental Demands:

    • Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.
    • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
    • Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
    • Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

Disclaimer:

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.


Preferred Qualifications

  • The preferred candidate would have a valid work & residency permit to work in Germany or be a national of the European Union / European Economic Area.
  • This position is not approved for relocation allowances.