Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Under the supervision of the Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic, performs full range of operator, organizational, direct support, and limited general support equipment repairs on both wheeled and tracked vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.
• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions; and tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Welds broken parts and structural members; may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment; and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications
• Education / Certifications: 
  • Must either have a trade school diploma in line with the position or a minimum of 1 year working experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
  • Recurring work shall comply with federal, state, local regulations, applicable instructions, publications, manuals, directives, manufacturer’s specifications, and recommendations.
  • There is a requirement to pass Navy specific training, which will be facilitated upon arrival. Candidates must be able to obtain all certifications within the first 180 days upon arrival at NSGB. If a candidate is not able to pass the certification, V2X reserves the right to terminate the employment and recruit for another candidate. Trainings are as follows:
    • NAVFAC P-300
    • NAVFAC P-307
    • Executive Order 13693
    • NAVSUP P-538
    • NAVSEA SWO23
    • NAVSEA OP5
    • NAVCRANECENINST 11450.2 (series)
    • National Fire Protection
    • Association Regulations (NFPA)
    • National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration
    • National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Experience:
  • See above regarding working experience.
• Skills & Technology Used:
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
  • Must be able to work under pressure, individually or in a team and be service oriented.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.