Heavy Equipment Mechanic at SAIC

Huntsville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Foreign Military Vehicles, Engine Overhaul, Battery Maintenance, Tire Maintenance, Operator Level Maintenance, Logistical Support, Fleet Repairs, Troubleshooting, Diesel-Powered Equipment, Air-Brake Systems, A/C Repair, Transportation of Munitions, Military Assets Handling, Team Leadership, Negotiation Skills

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance. We are currently seeking a candidate to work as a Vehicle Maintenance Specialist in the Huntsville, AL area with experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of foreign military vehicles and weapons system support equipment (gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment). Perform major repairs, such as engine overhaul, on foreign military vehicles, without the benefit of repair manuals, in support of foreign materiel exploitation (FME) programs. Perform minor repairs, such as battery and tire maintenance, on foreign and domestic vehicles without the benefit of repair manuals. Perform operator level maintenance on all domestic equipment to include but not limited to trailers, trucks, and forklifts. Operate a wide variety of foreign vehicles without the benefit of English language training manuals. Assist in the transportation of munitions and military assets (including handling and loading) to various customer facilities as well as military test sites and ranges across the United States. Participate in major studies and develop procedures/plans and systems to provide logistical support to foreign materiel exploitation programs. This includes providing work direction and guidance to other team members in the preparation of logistical plans and projects. Assist logistic analysts to negotiate schedules and lead times with the government customer and SAIC management for the safe transportation and handling of foreign equipment and hazardous materials. U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance within 3 months of hire. HS diploma or equivalent is required plus 7+ years’ experience or AA Degree and 5+ year experience. Candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI and pass a counter-intelligence (CI) polygraph within 2 years of hire date. Experience in fleet repairs and maintenance to include semi-trucks and trailers. Experience troubleshooting and performing maintenance on gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment. Ability to troubleshoot and repair vehicle air-brake systems. Ability to troubleshoot and repair minor A/C problems on domestic vehicles. Able to travel CONUS 15%25 and OCONUS 1%25 of the time. Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.). Desired: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Responsibilities

The candidate will perform major and minor repairs on foreign military vehicles and domestic equipment, often without repair manuals. They will also assist in logistical support and transportation of military assets.