Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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Description & Requirements

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our vehicle sustainment team in McCully Barracks, Wackernheim, Germany.   The selected candidate will provide maintenance and logistics support to multiple families of vehicles globally on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

*Important Note*: Selected candidates without an ACTIVE German/E.U. Work Visa will be required to work the first 60 days in a Temporary role while obtaining their Visa. Once an E.U. Work Visa is approved, then you will be offered a Full-Time German Contract. If accepted, then you will be subjected to paying German taxes, obtaining German Healthcare, and working within the guidelines of the German labor system. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research, plans, designs and develops new applications for electro-mechanical equipment and systems; reviews contractor's standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine mechanical engineering requirements.

• Designs, repairs or reviews gas and diesel engines, simple mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation and/or instrumentation systems using analytical and investigative methods and techniques to ensure systems meet required specifications.

• Gathers and correlates basic data and performs routine engineering research and development assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests in order to develop new applications or upgrade existing hardware.

• Guides and assists technicians in fabrication and installation of simple mechanical and related equipment and routine systems in order to ensure conformance of product and systems with engineering design and customer specifications.

• May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions or improve equipment or system function as well as review and correct drawings to ensure that products are in accordance with proper engineering techniques and specifications.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must obtain or already have an active Germany/E.U. Work VISA to be considered.

• Seven (7) + years' experience:

  • Qualified mechanical experience includes one or more of the following: light or heavy-duty trucks, tractors, tactical vehicles, aviation ground support systems, generators, power plants, aircraft or any diesel or gasoline powered equipment or vehicle.

• Proven maintenance experience with repair and technical experience, background in industrial manufacturing, commercial maintenance or military operations or maintenance. 

• Experience with maintenance support to include operations, system troubleshooting, engineering, design, installation, analysis, maintenance and repair of U.S. systems and subsystems to component level.

• Experience with a variety of hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, multi-meters; experience applying industry and/or military standard troubleshooting procedures to isolate faulty system components.

• Must hold a current and active passport, ensuring a minimum of one year of validity from start date and the ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

• High School Diploma or GED and must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel to various US or OCONUS locations.

• Experience on HMMWV, FMTV, HEMTT, PLS, Trailers, and Power Generation Equipment.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.

• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.

• Must be able to work in high noise areas.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts.

• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.