Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (SWFLANT-2026-26081):

Bowhead seeks to network with a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT). NWS mission requires the use of well-maintained and available tactical vehicles that transport security personnel and equipment in support of security operations and responses to security incidents over varying types of roads and in all weather conditions on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay GA (NSB KINGS BAY).

Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic shall perform maintenance and repair for all AFVs per the respective manufacturer's technical specifications utilizing ASE Master Technicians or equivalent. Maintenance mechanics shall hold a current certification or documentation of equivalent industry experience to perform maintenance on installed engines within each vehicle.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Structural welding and cutting on ferrous and nonferrous materials, as well as the diagnostics of diesel engines and electronic equipment, shall only be conducted by specifically qualified personnel.

• Repairs, rebuilds or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion AFV

• Diagnoses the source of trouble and determines the extent of repairs required

• Replaces worn or broken parts

• Grinds and adjusts valves

• Overhauls transmissions

• Repairs fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required

• Mechanics shall be assigned and certified to perform maintenance, towing, and repair on the AFVs used at SUBASE Kings Bay.

• Mechanics shall have at least two (2) years of experience in a vehicle service facility and possess demonstrated experience in wiring, electronics, automotive mechanical repairs, welding, and machine shop fundamentals.

• One, or all, of the mechanics may have additional duties of assisting with Supply/Logistics or ordering and receiving parts, provided all additional duties are directly related to this contract.

• Mechanics should be qualified to perform maintenance on: Ford 6.0L, 6.4L, and 6.7L diesel engines; M1151, M1141, and M1116 HMMWV V-8 turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engines; and large truck class Caterpillar diesel engines.

• A current, valid state-issued driver's license is required for the operation of the AFVs on base by the Contractor.

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

All candidates must apply online at , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-26081

Category Installation/Maintenance/Repair

Location : Location US-GA-Kingsland

SCA Hourly Rate USD $27.69/Hr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Background Investigation

Travel Requirement N/A