Maintenance Assistant

Job Title

Maintenance Assistant

Location

Ft. A.P. Hill - Bowling Green, VA 22427 US (Primary)

Job Description

Support U.S. Army sensor testing facilities located at Fort A.P. Hill (Drop Zone) responsible for upkeep and inventory of the equipment at that location. Equipment includes Army wheeled and tracked vehicles, trucks and trailers, construction/agricultural equipment, drones, data collection equipment, and military/commercial generators.  Support equipment testing (ex. as operator) and transport equipment and other items for test and repair between Fort A.P. Hill and Fort Belvoir and other Army test ranges and repair shops. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Support testing by way of equipment operation, logistics, and data collection.  
• Assist with maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, specification of various parts and equipment, assembly of various equipment, operation of equipment for test, training, general facilities maintenance, and demonstrations. 
• Maintain the inventory of equipment and spare parts and cleanliness in office, shop and storage areas. 
• Perform routine range maintenance and repair as needed with tractors, bush hogs, etc. 
• Prepare turn-in and transfer documentation, and coordinate turn-in or transfer actions of excess equipment.
• Provide field testing support during data collections, including operation or construction of test targets and fixtures. 
• Transport test equipment and Government property as required within Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, and to/from Fort Belvoir, Virginia and other locations. 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Experience and Expertise Required:

• Heavy Equipment Operation to include Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Unit level maintenance
• Management, analytical, problem solving, strategic planning
• Maintain inventory of government equipment
• Able to work within a team environment
• Ability to learn and adapt new skills
• Able to work outdoors for much of the workday
• Government vehicle and heavy equipment licenses. Lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds solo and more with equipment/team support is required.
• Prior operator skills of heavy equipment and training are preferred.

Benefits offered: The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability, life insurance, and AD&D; a 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting; Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; education assistance; paid time off and holidays; flexible work schedules; and a 9/8/80 alternate workweek option.

FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.

Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Fibertek does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace.