Combat Vehicle Mechanic

Overview

Responsibilities

·        Experienced maintenance mechanic, familiar with the modifications and maintenance tasks on the variations of the Abrams Tanks (M1A1 ED, M1A2 SEP V2) vehicles at Ft Riley KS

·        Provide input to program planning, schedules, and maintenance techniques for the Abrams Fleet Vehicles.

·        Identify technical problems and assist Field Service Representative in performing maintenance.

·        Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership responsible for maintenance.

·        Perform maintenance on the suspension, steering, hydraulic, auxiliary power, fire extinguisher and suppression and gas particulate systems

·        Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions

Qualifications & Experience

• • Must have three (3) or more years of maintenance experience on tracked vehicles; preferably on the Abrams M1A2 SEP Tanks
• • Must be able to gain access to US Military facilities or bases; including a NACI clearance if required
• • Must be a U.S. person
• • Required to work at heights, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, able to climb, and work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
• • Must have a valid State Driver's License and be able to obtain a tank driver’s license
• • Must meet the anthropometric requirements (ASR) to entry into the driver’s station or into an enclosed military vehicle
• • Must be willing to travel within the United States to perform maintenance tasks and deprocessing
• • Must be able to successfully pass the Job Proficiency Certification for Abrams fleet vehicles
• • Be able to work autonomously with government personnel