Heavy Equipment Mechanic - (CDL preferred) A Total Comp $55/hr

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work in Dublin, CA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• The Heavy 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.
• Performs skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of construction equipment, material handling equipment, heavy and light duty trucks, fire equipment, power generating equipment and other related equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, modifies and maintains heavy mobile equipment, such as: construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and powered support equipment. Equipment may include bulldozers, tractors, trucks, tracked vehicles, generators and forklifts.
• Removes and replaces major systems or components of equipment to include power packs, transmissions, transfers, gear reduction units, injector pumps, air conditioners, fuel pumps and alternators etc.
• Makes idle speed, current, brake, and transmission linkage adjustments.
• Performs initial and in-process inspections; performs mechanical diagnostics and troubleshoot to localize defects and determine cause of malfunction; performs mechanical maintenance on defective parts; and performs minor body work.
• Provides technical assistance to government LRC personnel as well as other equipment repairers.
• Operates motor vehicles to perform the duties of this position.
• Performs repairs on various types of equipment.
• Replaces components when needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles.
• Completes body work.
• Inspects and troubleshoots equipment.

Qualifications

• Able to pass periodic physical examinations as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Experience and/or educational background related to mechanics, electronics, or hydraulic systems.
• Truck-mounted hydraulic utility equipment such as aerial devices, digger derricks, chippers, cranes, specialty equipment; construction, mining, or farm equipment such as dozers or tractors; military heavy equipment such as the MRAP vehicle, HMEE, or tanks; aircraft and aerospace or ground support equipment (AGE/GSE) repair.
• Able to develop the computer skills necessary to complete support duties.
• Must have a manual-hand-finger dexterity.
• Must have eye-hand-foot coordination.
• Must be able to work in internal/external environments that may be in harsh weather condition.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices
• Must be US Citizen to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a CAC.
• Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.
• CDL highly preferred

Physical demands

• Physical effort is required to move objects and service-related tools that may weigh up to 75 pounds; frequent stooping, bending, squatting, and kneeling are required to service and repair equipment.

Job ID

2025-17694
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

55.00/hr
Health & Welfare

4.41
Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.
Company Description

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.