Akima Field Operations is seeking a qualified Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic to support operations at the Yakima Training Center (YTC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The GSE Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, adjusting, and testing wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems, and components in accordance with applicable Army Regulations and Technical Manuals.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Diagnose the source of mechanical and electrical faults and determine the extent of required repairs.
• Read, interpret, and apply Army Technical Manuals (TMs), schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Follow established service checklists and accurately document all maintenance actions and corrective measures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, test, and service systems including:
  • Air, fuel, and electrical systems
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Brake and steering systems
  • Suspension systems
  • Air-conditioning systems (EPA Section 608 Certification preferred)
• Perform in-process inspections and troubleshooting during repair and overhaul of engines, transmissions, and powertrain assemblies.
• Utilize electronic diagnostic tools, test equipment, and software to identify and resolve faults.
• Conduct maintenance on wheeled vehicles, trailers, power generation equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate and legible maintenance records in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment and communicate findings clearly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Reports directly to the Section Lead.

• Minimum of 2 years of motor vehicle maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 1 investigation and Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be able to provide and use personal tools appropriate for the position.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical manuals and schematics.
• Physically capable of performing job duties, including:
  • Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds.
  • Pushing, pulling, carrying.
  • Stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–4 years of maintenance experience on military vehicles.
• Prior service or experience with U.S. Army MOS 91 Series (e.g., 91B, 91F, or related).
• Experience maintaining U.S. Army tactical vehicles and equipment.
• EPA Section 608 or 609 Certification (A/C systems).
• Working knowledge of U.S. Army maintenance procedures, including AR 750-1 and applicable technical manuals.

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.