Heavy Equipment Mechanic, White Sands, NM
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$29.01 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico |
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Job Description
Job Description
Technica LLC seeks to recruit for the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic on a government contract with a place of performance at White Sands Missile Range, NM.
Position Responsibilities:
- Performs field and sustainment-level maintenance in support of the WSTC mission across the WSMR Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- Conducts scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Non-Standard Equipment (NSE), tactical wheel vehicles, heavy equipment, and material handling equipment (MHE).
- Execute recovery operations and supports mission readiness in both garrison and remote field/range environments.
- Utilizes GCSS-Army and Department of the Army (DA) maintenance forms to document work and maintain accountability.
- Ensures all equipment is operationally ready to support Test Center and customer mission requirements.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism across all tasks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of related maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of military or commercial heavy equipment systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for more than 3 years for CAC/NACI eligibility.
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Subject to monthly random drug testing under the contract drug-free workplace program.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must be able to work in field and industrial environments, including extreme weather conditions (heat, wind, rain, snow, and blowing sand).
- Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods, including a minimum of two continuous hours.
- Must be capable of climbing equipment and working at heights up to 10 feet.
- Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
- Must always wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
- Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, or alternate shifts as mission requirements dictate.
Desired Qualifications:
- U.S. Army MOS 91B/91S (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) or MOS 91A background; civilian equivalent experience on equivalent equipment accepted.
- Prior experience on a DoD contract servicing and repairing military equipment
- CDL preferred for operational flexibility in moving fleet equipment.
- Prior experience working in a DoD contract maintenance environment on a military installation.
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Gig Jobs Posting ID: 1310663751 Posted: 2026-11-08 Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic