Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic

White Sands Missile Range, NM Contract On-Site Flexibility/Remote:
This position is located on site at the New Mexico location.

Address: WSMR, NM Las Cruces Gate visitor center
1680 Martin Luther King Blvd. White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002

• Assemble, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment, components, and systems in accordance with schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal work instructions.
• Operate test equipment, conduct functional and performance tests, and document results in the prescribed format.
• Perform precise calibration and alignment checks; execute modifications, part replacements, and preparation of required compounds and solutions.
• Provide hands‑on mechanical support for HIMARS, M270, Bradley, Stryker, M1 Abrams, MRAP, and other military vehicles, including preventative maintenance, fault isolation, and repair of diesel and gasoline power‑train systems.

• Familiarity with gasoline and diesel engines; proven troubleshooting ability on vehicle power‑train systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and maintenance manuals.

• Prior experience as a diesel mechanic on heavy‑duty equipment (e.g., bulldozers, large industrial diesel engines).
• Demonstrated work on military platforms such as M270, HIMARS, HUMVEE, or comparable tactical vehicles.

No prior experience is required; on‑the‑job training will be provided for qualified candidates.