Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Baumholder, Germany

ManTech is seeking a skilled, professional, and service-oriented Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our vehicle sustainment team. The selected candidate will provide maintenance and logistics support to multiple families of vehicles globally on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

Important Note : Selected candidates without an ACTIVE German/E.U. Work Visa will be required to work the first 90 days in a Temporary role while obtaining their Visa . Once an E.U. Work Visa is approved, then you will be offered a Full-Time German Contract . If accepted, then you will be subjected to paying German taxes, obtaining German Healthcare, and working within the guidelines of the German labor system.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research, plans, designs and develops new applications for electro-mechanical equipment and systems.

• Reviews contractor’s standards, specifications and other documentation to determine mechanical engineering requirements.

• Designs, repairs or reviews gas and diesel engines, simple mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation and/or instrumentation systems using analytical and investigative methods and techniques to ensure systems meet required specifications.

• Gathers and correlates basic data and performs routine engineering research and development assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests in order to develop new applications or upgrade existing hardware.

• Guides and assists technicians in fabrication and installation of simple mechanical and related equipment and routine systems in order to ensure conformance of product and systems with engineering design and customer specifications.

• May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions or improve equipment or system function.

• May review and correct drawings to ensure that products are in accordance with proper engineering techniques and specifications. Tasks may require physical abilities.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• Must obtain or already have an active Germany/E.U. Work VISA to be considered.

• 3+ years of qualified mechanical experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field (OR) 7+ years of qualified mechanical experience and a trade school certification or associate degree in a related field (OR) 9+ years of qualified mechanical experience.

• Qualified mechanical experience includes one or more of the following: tactical and commercial wheeled vehicles, tracked vehicles, power generators sets or construction equipment.

• Proven maintenance experience with repair and technical experience, background in industrial manufacturing, commercial maintenance or military operations or maintenance.

• Experience with maintenance support to include operations, system troubleshooting, engineering, design, installation, analysis, maintenance and repair of U.S. systems and subsystems to component level.

• Experience with a variety of hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, multi-meters

• Experience applying industry and/or military standard troubleshooting procedures to isolate faulty system components.

• Ability to meet the government deployment physical requirements, if needed.

• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• High School Diploma or GED.

Desired Qualifications:

• Preferred areas of experience on non-tactical/commercial vehicle fleets and/or military shall be with light or heavy-duty trucks, tractors, tactical vehicles, ground systems, generators, power plants, aircraft or any diesel or gasoline powered equipment or vehicle.

• Willingness to travel to various US or OCONUS locations in support of program customers.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.

• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.

• Must be able to work in high noise areas.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts.

• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.