Education/Licenses/Certifications/Experience Requirements:
* Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
* Must have 609 AC Certification.
* Must have ten (10) years' directly related heavy equipment mechanic experience at YPG, OR fifteen (15) years' experience as a heavy equipment mechanic dealing with troubleshooting and repair of heavy equipment, including diesel/gas engines, automotive electrical systems, and air/hydraulic systems, OR be a graduate of a recognized trade school with thirteen (13) years' experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Job Skills Requirements:
* Must be proficient in how to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair vehicles with a GVW above 10,000 lbs., all construction equipment, forklifts, or generators above 14KW 3 phase.
* Can perform proper repairs without regular inspector IPI faults.
* Proficient with vehicle/equipment subsystems.
* Must be proficient in all systems of air brake systems, CTIS, air operated components, hydraulic systems, A/C systems, diesel and gas engines diagnoses and repair.
* Must be proficient with dual voltage systems.
* Must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams.
* Must possess a high quality of work performance.
* Assists with implementation of shop safety and inspections of mechanical support equipment (jack stands, jacks, slings, etc.).
* Professionally communicates with contract and government personnel, verbally and in writing.
* Tracks maintenance activities from initial Work Order creation to Work Order completion.
* Functions as Crew Leader.
* Demonstrates willingness and ability to properly document timekeeping, parts requests, systems codes, and maintenance performed. Physical Requirements: * Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests.
* Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
* Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including summer temperatures peaking around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Must be able to lift 75 lbs. unassisted.
* Must be capable of kneeling, bending and standing while performing maintenance duties
* Must be able to distinguish colors. Job Requirements:
* No personal disciplinary actions within 6 months.
* High standard of work ethics, including previous performance, initiative, and dependability.
* Maintains form DD314.
* Performs initial review of timesheets and work for accuracy.
* Reviews and modifies, as needed, applicable maintenance work orders for man-hour and data collection accounting, to include completing forms to reflect work performed or delayed and parts and maintenance required.
* Must be able speak, write, read, and understand English.
* Must have a well-mannered customer service attitude.
* Must be willing to cross-train in other areas.
* Must use "down-time" effectively to the benefit of test, self, and company.
* Must be punctual, responsible, and dependable.
* Must demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability.
* Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
* Must have a demonstrated ability to follow instructions and company policy.
* Must be able to deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs.
* Must be safety and security conscious, complying with rules and policies.
* Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently.
* Excel in the ability required to properly document, timekeeping, parts request, system codes and maintenance performed.
* Always works in a safe manner, preventing harm to people, property and the environment.
* Follows rules and directions willingly and completely.
* Must be able to maintain own tools to the minimum requirement by the company.
* Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions.
* Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
* Must have dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication Additional Desirable Qualifications: * 20 years of maintenance experience heavy equipment and heavy tractor trailers.
* Possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
* Military experience.
Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements:
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
* Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
* Must possess of be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.
* Must be a current TRAX employee or affiliate subcontractor for internal postings.
Closing Date: 20 OCT 2026
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Diagnoses, repairs, and/or overhauls major assemblies of wheeled/tracked type construction vehicles, including, but not limited to, dump trucks, loaders, dozers, scrapers, and graders. Replaces worn or broken parts. Reads, interprets, and follows manufacturer's technical manuals. Properly documents maintenance actions on the applicable forms. Repairs air brake systems or air operated components, hydraulic systems, A/C systems, electrical systems, and specialized or one of a kind test components. Mentors junior mechanics. Performs quality control inspections. Guides a team of mechanics. The chief heavy equipment mechanic's role demands successful experience in the repair of major systems (such as diesel, gasoline, multi fuel, and turbine engines; automatic, standard, and cross-drive transmissions; heavy duty drive line systems; and hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical utility systems). The work requires knowledge of how to mentor and train heavy equipment mechanics while offering them the opportunity to increase their skill sets. Provides guidance to junior technicians. Performs other duties as required to complete the assigned mission. This position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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