Combat Vehicle Mechanics

Fort Hood, Texas
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Overview

Location

Fort Hood, Texas

Job Type

Temp to Perm

Branch Number

739

Hourly Rate

$28.71

Work Hours

Morning

Experience Required

Intermediate

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Job Description

Abrams Combat Vehicle Mechanics are experienced maintenance mechanics, familiar with the deprocessing and maintenance tasks on the variations of the Abrams Tanks (M1A1 ED, M1A2 SEP V2) vehicles for the Material Fielding Team (MFT) at Ft. Hood.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to U.S. military bases and facilities to complete job assignments.
  • 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.

Qualifications & Experience

  • • Must have one (1) or more years of general mechanical maintenance experience, preferably on the Abrams Family of Tanks.
  • • Must have basic knowledge of tools and test equipment required for military vehicle maintenance.
  • • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • • Must be able to gain access to US Military facilities or bases; including a NACI clearance if required.
  • • Must be a U.S. person.
  • • Must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented structure in field and shop environment, both on and off military installations.
  • • 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 able to travel as required to support GDLS Ft. Hood maintenance, fielding and retrofit activities for both State-side and International GDLS requirements
  • • Must be able to successfully pass the Job Proficiency Certification for Abrams fleet vehicles.
  • • Be able to work autonomously with government personnel.

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