Heavy Construction Mechanic (Exciting Work in Antarctica!)
PAE is a leader in providing worldwide solutions for base operations, logistics, construction, airfield operations, and personnel placement.
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic:
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains construction and heavy support equipment. Corrects deficiencies in components and ancillary equipment. Repairs equipment in shop or in field locations. Performs service, maintenance, repair and overhaul in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
Performs equipment repairs in response to maintenance requests.
Repairs heavy equipment, removing/replacing components.
Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults.
Performs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and electronic analyses and diagnoses.
Operates shop equipment including cranes, welders, compressors, presses, grinders, heavy hand tools, and tire servicing equipment.
Lifts, moves and/or installs heavy parts and assemblies safely, using basic tooling and PPE. May perform work outside under severe weather conditions.
Maintains a clean, orderly and safe working area.
Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance, requirements and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
Works rotating shifts as required 24 hours/day.
Assists other mechanics and members of the VMF team as required.
Documents all work performed including diagnosis, root cause, labor and parts. Conducts research, orders parts, and maintains records. Prepares reports as required.
Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments. Supports achievement of ASC metrics, whether directly or indirectly effected by the position's work activities. Performs duties in support of Operations Division metrics (as provided by supervisor).
Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the work place.
Performs other duties as required
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years training at a technical school is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: A valid driver's license is required. State inspector certifications, ASE certifications, and dealership certifications a plus.
TRAINING: None required.
Experience: Five years experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair is required. Experience on a broad range of construction equipment and specifically Caterpillar tractors is preferred.
Deployment to Antarctica is required.
US citizenship is required.
PAE is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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