Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Akima, LLC in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job 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 company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat 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:

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.

 

Responsibilities:

• Performs the full range of overhaul, repair and service of combat vehicles, material handling equipment and heavy combat/engineer equipment at Field and Sustainment levels of maintenance. Ensures quality of work and required tools and materials are to be used. 


• Ensures work is complete and conforms to standards and requirements IAW technical manuals, ETM’S, and local SOPs.


• Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions, conduct repairs and services FMC.


• Worker will also repair forklifts, bucket loaders, excavators, motor graders, VAC trucks, tractors, lawn cutting equipment and water tankers.


• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and understand electrical, hydraulic schematics, and use scanners on commercial vehicle fleets.


• Performs initial, in-process and final inspections of work orders.


• Assures that equipment and supplies are utilized properly.


• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead mechanic.

 

Pay Rate:  $25.58 per hour, plus applicable Health & Welfare fringe dollars as defined under the DOL’s Wage Determination.
 
Benefits:  The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. 
 
Paid Leave:  Vacation, holiday and Sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL’s Wage Determination.

Equipment Directly Used:

• Diagnostic and test equipment; multi-meters, scanner, test set, material handling equipment,  hand tools, test stands, and special tools,.

 

Working Environment / Physical Activities:

• Work is generally conducted in a shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.


• Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting.


• Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required is certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices.


• Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules.


• Must be able to deploy with Military unit if required during training exercise down range or National training center. Must wear steel toe shoes at all times.

 

Freedom To Act:  

• Reports to assigned Supervisor and functions somewhat independently under his /her guidance.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent with training in equipment maintenance and management procedures at the DS/GS level of maintenance.


• Experience: 3 to 5 years, experience in equipment maintenance at the journeyman level. Commercial experience on Heavy/light vehicles.


• Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Driver’s License prior to starting or by 30 days after employment.                                       

 

Security Clearance: 

• Must be US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC.


• Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.

 

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.

 
EEO Statement:  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender-identity or gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other legally protected status.

 

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 571-353-7053.  The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance.  Please do not use the dedicated phone number above to call on the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation.  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.

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