Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (EAGLE 2025-24025):

Bowhead seeksaHeavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in support of the Maintenance and Supply Divisions at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen,MD. The Heavy Equipment Mechanicisresponsible fora variety of tasks supporting manydepartmentsbut typical dutiesinclude analyzing malfunctions and repairing and rebuilding heavy equipment.

This contract is governed by a CBA, and as such, any employee accepting employment on this contract will be required to join the CBA within 30 days of beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Analyzing malfunctionsand repairs,rebuildsandmaintainsheavy equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.

• Operatingand inspectingmachines or equipment to diagnose defects.

• Dismantling and reassemblingequipment,using hoists and hand tools.

• Examiningparts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

• Replacingdefective engines and sub-assemblies, such as transmissions.

• Testingand overhaulingequipmentto insure operating efficiency.

• Welds broken parts.

• Identifyingparts required for repairs using repair manuals, end item tech support or Internet search.

• Cleaningparts and assembles and disassembles equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent isrequiredin addition to at leasttwo(2+)years'experience as a heavy equipment mechanicAND at least two (2+) years of experience as a qualified welder isrequired

• Mustpossessa valid state Commercial Driver License (CDL) with acceptable driving record pertinent to theposition, orbe able to obtain a valid state CDL within 90 days of hiring. Mustmaintainthe CDL and an acceptable driving record during the duration of employment

• Mustpossessand maintain welding qualificationin accordance withAmerican Welding Society (AWS) standards for theequipment and material utilized

• Any prior experience with government contracts and locations is helpful

• Basic to intermediatelevel 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:

• Lift/carry/push/slide up to 50 pounds routinely.

• Bend, squat, stoop, crouch, and lean.

• Sit for long periods of time operating a computer keyboard.

• Repeat the same movements.

• Exposure to excessive noise.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. Due to the location of this work, U.S. citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

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. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere ( .

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 2025-24025

Category Logistics & Transportation

Location : Location US-MD-Aberdeen

SCA Hourly Rate USD $30.60/Hr.

Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC)

Travel Requirement Less than 10%