Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Combat Systems (Construction Engineer), 3 CR UME

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA) is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Combat Systems (Construction Engineer) to work in Fort Hood, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining, repairing, and overhauling heavy military equipment, with a focus on combat systems such as engineer equipment, including trucks, bulldozers, power shovels, graders, loaders, and other heavy machinery used in construction and combat support operations.

• The role requires specialized knowledge of hull and turret operations, plus general heavy equipment maintenance. Perform field-level and sustained maintenance on engines, transmissions, drive trains, hydraulic systems, brakes, fuel systems, and electrical components. Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose defects, dismantle/reassemble using hoists and hand tools, and replace defective engines, transmissions, and subassemblies.

• Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

• Weld broken parts and structural members.

• Repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery (stripping/loading shovels, drilling/cutting machines, continuous mining machines).

• Oversee non-specialized mechanics to ensure quality repairs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

• Must have experience with turbine engines, diesel/gasoline engines, and complex fire control systems.

• Must have Operator-level knowledge of combat system capabilities and procedures.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and background screening.

• Must be able to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result and for CAC (Common Access Card) eligibility.

• Must be able to bring and use own General Mechanics tools.

Desired Qualifications:

• 7 years of maintenance experience on a required combat system and construction equipment.

• 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience.

• Experience with U.S. Army maintenance procedures (AR 750-1).

• U.S. Army MOS 91L/62B series qualification.

• Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement preferred.

• ASE certification preferred.

• HVAC EPA Tech Cert 608/609 preferred.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs., push/pull, carry, stoop, bend, squat, and reach.

• Work in heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather.

• Periodic overtime.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Hourly rate $28.38

• Includes benefits, and growth opportunities

Note: This is a military contractor position, so familiarity with Army maintenance standards and combat vehicle systems is essential.

"This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered a job - but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed".

Job ID

2026-24039

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT 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 FRA, 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, FRA 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, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.

As a FRA 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).