Heavy Equipment Mechanic

** Overview*
* Heavy Equipment Mechanic (EAGLE ):

Bowhead seeksa

Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in support of the Maintenance and Supply Divisions at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen,MD. The Heavy Equipment Mechanicisresponsible fora variety of tasks supporting manydepartmentsbut typical duties include analyzing malfunctions and repairing and rebuilding heavy equipment.

This contract is governed by a CBA, and as such, any employee accepting employment on this contract will be required to join the CBA within 30 days of beginning employment.

** Responsibilities*
* Essential functions will include:

+ Analyzing malfunctions and repairs,rebuildsandmaintainsheavy equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.

+ Operating and inspectingmachines or equipment to diagnose defects.

+ Dismantling and reassemblingequipment,using hoists and hand tools.

+ Examiningparts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

+ Replacingdefective engines and sub-assemblies, such as transmissions.

+ Testing and overhaulingequipmentto insure operating efficiency.

+ Welds broken parts.

+ Identifying parts required for repairs using repair manuals, end item tech support or Internet search.

+ Cleaningparts and assembles and disassembles equipment.

+ Other duties as assigned.

** Qualifications*
* + A high school diploma or equivalent isrequiredin addition to at leasttwo(2+)years'experience as a heavy equipment mechanic

AND at least two (2+) years of experience as a qualified welder is required

+ Mustpossessa valid state Commercial Driver License (CDL) with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position, orbe able to obtain a valid state CDL within 90 days of hiring. Mustmaintainthe CDL and an acceptable driving record during the duration of employment

+ Mustpossessand maintain welding qualification in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards for the equipment and material utilized

+ Any prior experience with government contracts and locations is helpful

+ Basic to intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point  

+ Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

+ Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

+ Lift/carry/push/slide up to 50 pounds routinely.

+ Bend, squat, stoop, crouch, and lean.

+ Sit for long periods of time operating a computer keyboard.

+ Repeat the same movements.

+ Exposure to excessive noise.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. Due to the location of this work, U.S. citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

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