Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (EVT)
Company Overview
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description
AFO is looking for a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to work in Colorado Springs, CO. The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and 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. This worker 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, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
The Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Technician (EVT) performs difficult skilled mechanical work and repair of the fire equipment and apparatuses. The EVT assist other division and does related work as required.
Responsibilities
- Diagnoses mechanical problems, determines required repair procedure and performs a full range of overhaul, repair and service of Emergency Vehicle Equipment systems. Ensures quality of work and required tools and materials are to be used.
- Ensures work is complete and conforms to standards and requirements IAW NFPA standards, technical manuals, state and federal DOT regulations, and local SOPs.
- Emergency Vehicle Technician analyzes malfunctions and performs services on emergency vehicles such as fire trucks, ladder trucks, ARFF trucks, and other fire equipment as needed.
- Troubleshoot/Repair/Rebuild fire truck pump systems to include engine and transmission diagnostics, overhaul and repair, fire (water) pump diagnostics, overhaul and repair. Performs after repair return to service and annual Pump Testing as required in accordance with NFPA Standards.
- Performs diversified electrical work such as troubleshooting electrical problems with the ability to understand electrical schematics fold outs on emergency vehicle apparatuses.
- Performs initial, in-process and final inspections of work orders.
- Assures that equipment and supplies are utilized properly.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead mechanic.
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid driver's license.
- Education: Associate degree or Technical School graduate with Emergency.
- Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification to work Emergency Vehicle Equipment maintenance.
- Experience: Three to five years’ experience, in emergency equipment maintenance at the
- journeyman level.
- Certification: EVT F3 Fire Pumps and Accessories is the minimum requirement with F1 through F6 along with A1 through A3 preferred or the ability to obtain preferred certification in a timely manner.
- ASE T1-T7 that corresponds to EVT certifications is preferred with the ideal certification level being a Level 3 Master Fire Apparatus Technician and a Level 3 Master ARFF Technician.
- CDL is required for this position (or able to obtain within 90 days. Preference will be given to those that already possess a CDL).