LCV APS-2 Germany: Mechanic (Wheeled Vehicle)

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LCV APS-2 Germany: Mechanic (Wheeled Vehicle)

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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 back 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 10 countries.

Job Summary

As a Mechanic (Wheeled Vehicle), you will perform in accordance with and have the ability to read and comprehend military Electronic and or Tech Manuals, to include lube orders and FMC (Fully mission capable) + Safety verifications. This includes determining and performing appropriate repair parts required, mechanical maintenance actions and repairs on various military vehicle platforms, commercial vehicles, and equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs FMC + Safety verifications and determines repair parts required and performs mechanical maintenance action and repairs on various heavy and light tactical wheeled vehicles and equipment and their sub-systems IAW appropriate IETM and TM procedures and publications.
• When applicable participates in the trades helper apprentice program including validating the work performed by trades helper apprentice.  
• Effectively communicates with customers while conducting off site FMC + safety verifications during both Issue and Regeneration cycles. 
• Generates and/or maintains both physical and electronic logbooks and records.
• Ensures all work is performed correctly the first time per technical manuals and other publication. 
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance actions on various materials and handling equipment such as but not limited to various types and sizes of forklifts (4k to 10k 40-ton Crane and RTCH240/250), heavy and light equipment transport trucks and trailers. 
• Performs diagnostic tests, using measuring devices, instruments, test equipment, special tools and lifting devices, to identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling system failures IAW appropriate procedures and publications. 
• Operates/ tests various types of equipment and attached systems IAW appropriate procedures and publications. 
• Repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems, and components, on equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications. 
• Removes, repairs, and replaces engine, drive train and body components of vehicles and equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications.
• Ensures work areas meet contract and Company housekeeping requirements in that: the work area is leaned-out and only necessary equipment is present; the necessary equipment is set-in-place per the shop's standardization plan; and shined daily.
• Supports/ participates in the KBR Zero harm Culture, absolutes and guidelines, Company Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and QA program. 
• Mentors and assists with on-the-job training and cross-training.  
• Complies with all Company rules, policies, and procedures. 
• Complies with all safety, environmental and quality standards, and applicable other SOPs.
• Mitigates risk by always: wearing appropriate PPE; using ground guides when required; properly PMCSs all equipment; wearing seat belts when operating a vehicle; obeying speed limits; properly disposing and storing hazardous material; using three points of contact when required; and adequately stretch as needed.
• Maintains accountability and provides proper care of all property and government furnished equipment. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

• Must understand and be able to use technical manuals/IETM and schematic diagrams.
• Field of Expertise: Mechanical inspection, maintenance and repair of light, medium and heavy tactical/commercial vehicles, and equipment
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Writes performance evaluation comments and reports when places in a control/ assignment directive role.
• Must have two and one-half (2 ½) years verifiable experience in inspection, repair, and maintenance on military combat/ tactical wheeled vehicles and their sub-systems/ MKT unit/ various trailers/ various generators and other equipment, OR
• Must have two and one-half (2 ½) years verifiable experience in inspection, repair, and maintenance on Civilian semitruck tractors and trailers and heavy-duty construction type equipment is included.
• Relevant experience must include at least six (6) months experience in the current position except when employees are promoting to a higher rated position.
• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Requires specialized experience in diesel and automotive repair and maintenance.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Requires a valid passport with at least 12 months of validity and 6 blank pages.

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.

Candidates must meet visa and or work permit requirements for the country of assignment to be considered and eligible for employment.