Title:

LCV NORTHCOM NTC: Heavy Equipment 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

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild, and maintain power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.

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 transmission, and test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

Identifies part requirements for repair of equipment. Welds broken parts and structural members and 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.

Monitors work of less experienced mechanics; provides technical assistance in diagnosing problems beyond the capacity of assigned personnel; and maintain a safe work record. Performs other duties as assigned.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesAnalyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild, and maintain power equipmentOperate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defectsDismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand toolsExamine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gaugesReplace defective engines and subassembliesTest overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiencyIdentify part requirements for repairWeld broken parts and structural membersDirect workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly/disassemblyRepair, adjust, and maintain mining machineryMonitor work of less experienced mechanicsProvide technical assistance in diagnosing complex problemsMaintain a safe work recordA good working knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelinesAn understanding of the needs of the organization servicedMust be able to climb in and out of military vehicles and related equipmentMust be able to work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hoursMust be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, and snow and sleetEmployees shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job descriptionMust be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassistedMust be able to team lift up to 50 pounds in a two-person carryMust be free of medical restriction/limitations that prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Must be able to pass pre-employment and background checks related to the positionTools are not provided.  Candidate must be able to provide the tools listed below:PRY BAR – 12”WIRE BRUSHCOLD CHISEL – 1/2” – ¾”HAND FILE- FLAT, HALF ROUND AND ROUNDHACKSAWTHICKNESS GAUGEHAMMER – SOFT HEADHAMMER – BALL PEENALLEN WRENCH SET – STANDARD AND METRICPIPE WRENCHPUTTY KNIFEPLIERS, NEEDLE NOSEPLIERS, DIAGONAL CUTPLIERS, SLIP JOINTPLIERS, CHANNEL LOCKPLIERS, SNAP RINGPLIERS, VISE CRIPSPUNCH DRIFT PIN – 1/8’ – 1/2 “CENTER PUNCHMAGNETIC RETRIEVERTORX DRIVE SET – T10 – T50SCREWDRIVER – PHILLIPS #1 - #4SCREWDRIVER – FLAT TIP 1’ – 10”SOCKET SET – ½” DR, 3/8” DR, ¼” DR STANDARDSOCKET SET – ½” DR, 3/8” DR, ¼” DR METRICTAPE MEASUREWRENCH BOX – 3/8” – 1”WRENCH ADJUSTABLE – 10”WRENCH BOX – 6MM – 20MMWRENCH COMBINATION – 5/16” – 1 1/8”WRENCH COMBINATION – 9MM – 32MMWRENCH OPEN END – 3/8” – 7/8”WRENCH OPEN END – 6MM – 32MMPerform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)Must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experienceAnalytical ability to define or recognize the dimension of the problems involved, to collect the necessary data to establish the facts, and take or recommend action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelinesMust possess a valid State Real IDMust be able to speak, read and write English fluentlyHigh school diploma or equivalent (GED)Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a military operator’s permit for each type of vehicle or equipment required to operate

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $41.94 per hour

KBR Benefits

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