Title:
LCV NORTHCOM NTC: Tactical Vehicle Mechanic
Program Summary
As part of the LOGCAP NORTHCOM scope, KBR provides rapid response support to scheduled and unscheduled U.S. Army training exercises. KBR’s LOGCAP team successfully completed another year of support to Warfighter operations by providing typical LOGCAP services at two locations.
Job Summary
As a Tactical Vehicle Mechanic with KBR, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various tactical and commercial vehicles to ensure they are fully mission capable and safe. This role requires reading and comprehending military technical manuals, determining necessary repair parts, and mentoring co-workers to enhance their performance. You will be expected to perform diagnostic tests, conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and ensure all work is performed correctly according to technical manuals. Additionally, you will support the KBR Zero Harm Culture and participate in various training programs.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform FMC (Fully Mission Capable) and safety verifications, determining and executing necessary repairs on heavy and light tactical wheeled vehicles and equipment.
- Conduct scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on various materials and handling equipment, including forklifts, cranes, and transport trucks.
- Perform diagnostic tests to identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling system failures, and repair these systems and components.
- Remove, repair, and replace engine, drivetrain, and body components of vehicles and equipment.
- Generate and maintain both physical and electronic logbooks and records, ensuring all work is performed correctly the first time according to technical manuals and other publications.
- Participate in the trades helper apprentice program, validating the work performed by apprentices, and mentor co-workers through on-the-job and cross-training sessions.
- Communicate effectively with customers during off-site FMC and safety verifications and write constructive performance evaluation comments and reports.
- Support and participate in the KBR Zero Harm Culture, Continuous Improvement Process (CIP), and QA program, ensuring work areas meet contract and company housekeeping requirements.
- Comply with all KBR rules, policies, procedures, safety, environmental, and quality standards, and maintain accountability and proper care of all property and government-furnished equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)
- Must be able to pass a U.S. Government background investigation and obtain base access. Due to this, you must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Green Card holder who has lived within the United States for at least the last 3 years to be eligible for this position.
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2.5 years of verifiable experience in inspection, repair, and maintenance of military combat / tactical wheeled vehicles and their sub-systems, or civilian semi-truck tractors and trailers, and heavy-duty construction equipment.
- Education in lieu of working experience may be considered under the following conditions: Completion of an Associate’s Degree or higher in the Automotive Technology Field from an accredited institution; proof of completion by providing a college graduate certificate and transcripts of course completion. Completed education must have been within the last 5 years.
- Requires extensive knowledge in power and drivetrain, brakes, electrical, and fuel systems with at least 2.5 years of verifiable maintenance experience.
- Must be able to perform work in extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain, and blowing sand and dust.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted and team lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl, and climb for extended periods, including in confined spaces.
- Must be free of medical restrictions that prevent the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must be willing to work uncommon hours, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires a valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a military operator’s permit for required vehicles and equipment.
- Must meet CMF criteria in accordance with DA PAM 611-21, AR 601-210, and AR 750-1.
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)
Pay
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
- Basic Compensation: $41.95 per hour
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
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