Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (EAGLE 2026-25677):

 

Bowhead seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in support of the Maintenance and Supply Divisions at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, MD. The Maintenance Division Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs a combination of tasks to support departmental operations. Typical duties include analyzing malfunctions and repairing/rebuilding heavy equipment.

 

This position is governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and employees are required to join after beginning employment. 

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include: 

• Analyzes malfunctions.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.
• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.
• Tests and overhauls equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Welds broken parts.
• Cleans parts and assembles and disassembles equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required in addition to at least two (2+) years’ experience as a heavy equipment mechanic AND at least two (2+) years of experience as a qualified welder is required 

• Must possess a valid state Commercial Driver License (CDL) with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position, or be able to obtain a valid state CDL within 90 days of hiring.  Must maintain the CDL and an acceptable driving record during the duration of employment 

• Must possess and maintain welding qualification in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards for the equipment and material utilized 

• Any prior experience with government contracts and locations is helpful  

• Basic to intermediate 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:

 

• Lift/carry/push/slide up to 50 pounds routinely.
• Bend, Squat, Stoop, Crouch, Lean, Sit, and Balance.
• Work with power/automated hand tools.
• Lift/carry/push/slide up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods of time
• Repeat the same movements.
• Work in an automotive repair shop around moving objects, vehicles, machinery with moving parts, and confined spaces.

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. 

 

 

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