
Job Information
KBR LCV NORTHCOM NTC: Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Fort Irwin, California
Title:
LCV NORTHCOM NTC: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Program Summary
KBR leads the government services world contingency market by providing responsive, full-service logistics support to forces deployed around the world under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program contract (LOGCAP). KBR’s enduring mission support of the LOGCAP program dates to 1992 when we served as the contract’s original prime contractor. Today, we have a workforce of over 6,000 people representing 40 nationalities who perform work on the contract in 14 countries.
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild, and maintain power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.
Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles, and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmission, and test overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.
Welds broken parts and structural members may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.
Monitors work of less experienced mechanics; provides technical assistance in diagnosing problems beyond the capacity of assigned personnel; and maintain a safe work record.
Applicable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
A good working knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines
An understanding of the needs of the organization serviced
Analytical ability to define or recognize the dimension of the problems involved, to collect the necessary data to establish the facts, and take or recommend action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines
Lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 40 pounds
US Citizen
High school diploma or equivalent
18 years of age
Valid state driver’s license
Must be able to pass pre-employment and background checks related to the position
Additional requirements:
Must be able to stand for at least two continuous hours
Must be able to climb in and out of military vehicles and related equipment
Must be able to work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, and snow and sleet
Tools are not provided. Candidate must be able to provide the tools listed below:
PRY BAR – 12”
WIRE BRUSH
COLD CHISEL – 1/2” – ¾”
HAND FILE- FLAT, HALF ROUND AND ROUND
HACKSAW
THICKNESS GAUGE
HAMMER – SOFT HEAD
HAMMER – BALL PEEN
ALLEN WRENCH SET – STANDARD AND METRIC
PIPE WRENCH
PUTTY KNIFE
PLIERS, NEEDLE NOSE
PLIERS, DIAGONAL CUT
PLIERS, SLIP JOINT
PLIERS, CHANNEL LOCK
PLIERS, SNAP RING
PLIERS, VISE CRIPS
PUNCH DRIFT PIN – 1/8’ – 1/2 “
CENTER PUNCH
MAGNETIC RETRIEVER
TORX DRIVE SET – T10 – T50
SCREWDRIVER – PHILLIPS #1 - #4
SCREWDRIVER – FLAT TIP 1’ – 10”
SOCKET SET – ½” DR, 3/8” DR, ¼” DR STANDARD
SOCKET SET – ½” DR, 3/8” DR, ¼” DR METRIC
TAPE MEASURE
WRENCH BOX – 3/8” – 1”
WRENCH ADJUSTABLE – 10”
WRENCH BOX – 6MM – 20MM
WRENCH COMBINATION – 5/16” – 1 1/8”
WRENCH COMBINATION – 9MM – 32MM
WRENCH OPEN END – 3/8” – 7/8”
WRENCH OPEN END – 6MM – 32MM
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Basic Compensation: $ 41.94 per hour
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, R&R, an Employee Support Program and more. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.