Abrams Tank Mechanic

Job Title: Abrams Tank Mechanic

Company: General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS)

Type of Position: 6 month contract to hire role

Candidate Requirements:

• This role is ONLY open to US Citizens;
  Permanent Residents and other work authorizations are NOT permitted because the role requires eligibility to obtain a secret clearance (only available to US Citizens). Clearance isn’t required to start, but all candidates must be eligible to obtain one. A drug screen (including cannabis) is required; no exceptions (e.g., medical card).
• This role is subject to U.S. government-mandated Anthropometric Standards Requirements (ASR). Eligible candidates must weigh 260 lbs or less (including PPE and clothing) and be 6'4" or shorter in height.

Job Location: Killeen, TX. This role will be based at Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood).

Compensation: Base rate of $26.38 per hour.

• Health & Wellness (H&W) benefit: eligible employees receive an additional $4.93 per hour in lieu of enrolling in the company‑provided health insurance plan.
• H&W benefit becomes effective on the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Effective hourly pay with H&W benefit: $31.31/hour ($26.38 base + $4.93 H&W) for regular time hours (up to 40 hours per week).
• Overtime (hours over 40/week) paid at 1.5x base rate: $39.57/hour.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, etc – eligibility begins the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Health & Wellness (H&W) benefit as described above.
• 7 paid holidays and 7 days of PTO (PTO accrues over time).

Overview: HRU Technical Resources is partnering with a leading defense contractor to hire Abrams Tank Mechanics. In this role you will:

• Maintain mechanics on variations of the Abrams Tank (M1A1 SA, M1A2 SEP V2 and SEP V3) for the GDLS Fort Cavazos team.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services and install maintenance work orders (MWO) on Abrams Tanks (M1A1ED
  , M1A2SE
  P V2 and V3).
• Read and interpret troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures and flow diagrams for systems, subsystems and components.
• Maintain accountability of special tools, test equipment, and property.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership responsible for maintenance.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required at minimum; higher education (Associate or Bachelor’s degree) is welcome.
• One or more years of general mechanical maintenance experience, preferably on the Abrams family of tanks (diesel mechanics acceptable but military experience highly preferred).
• Basic knowledge of tools and test equipment for military vehicle maintenance.
• Eligibility for US Military facilities or bases; NACI clearance if required; must be US Citizenship and able to pass a background check (clearance not required to start).
• Team‑oriented, works effectively in field and shop environments, on and off military installations.
• Required to work at heights, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb, and work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
• Valid State Driver’s License and ability to obtain a tank driver’s license.
• Meet anthropometric requirements (ASR) for entry into driver’s station or enclosed military vehicle.
• Ability to travel as required to support GDLS Fort Cavazos maintenance, fielding and retrofit activities for state‑side GDLS requirements.
• Successfully pass the Job Proficiency Certification for Abrams fleet vehicles.
• Work autonomously with government personnel.

Work Environment:

• 1st (day) shift role with occasional overtime as needed.
• Offer contingent upon a drug screen (including cannabis) and a background check.

Ethical Employment: EOE (including Disability/Veterans).

Proficiencies:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Diesel Engine Systems
• Light Vehicle Diesel Engines