Amentum
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
US-AK-Anchorage
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About the role
- Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note:
- 07/30/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.
- This timeline may change based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform heavy equipment maintenance activities including installation, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
- Replace and rebuild hydraulic cylinders, valves, planetary drive units, suspensions, springs, bushings, and kingpins, seals, and bearings.
- Perform operator care such washing, vacuuming, and cleaning.
- Performs routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil, water, and tires.
- Inputs data in maintenance system and perform work order processing in computerized maintenance management system daily (i.e. MAXIMO and DPAS).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world's toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies.
Requirements
- Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: High school diploma or equivalent Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining heavy equipment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance.
- NOTE: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in operating and maintaining heavy equipment.
- Licensed or trained to operate applicable items of heavy equipment.
- Must be experienced in the repair of major systems.
- Prefer motor vehicle air conditioning certification and experience.
- Specialized knowledge and skills in diesel and heavy automotive repair and maintenance.
- Skilled in replacing major components and parts on construction equipment.
- Practical understanding of theory of hydraulics (Pascal Theory), pulley, and gear ratio.
- Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research on the computer.
- U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
- Good vision (corrected or uncorrected) and good hearing (with or without a hearing aid) required.
Compensation
- Details: 38.38 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued.
- Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
- With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients.
Benefits
- The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.
- Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan
- Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
- Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Company info
- Engages with customers and mission partners on maintenance status weekly.
Equal opportunity
- Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/ If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at TAOps@amentum.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
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