Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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

• 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 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 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.
• May review and correct drawings to ensure that products are in accordance with proper engineering techniques and specifications
• Tasks may require physical abilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of automotive maintenance.
• Experience in maintenance operations, including performance of maintenance and repair of commercial or military equipment.
• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening; must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed.

• Preferred areas of commercial or military experience are with light or heavy-duty trucks, tractors, tactical vehicles, generators, power plants, aircraft or any diesel or gasoline powered equipment or vehicle.
• Willingness to travel to various US or OCONUS locations.

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

• 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.