Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Security Clearance

Overview Heavy Equipment Mechanic (EAGLE 2025

• 24025): 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.

This contract is governed by a CBA, and as such, any employee accepting employment on this contract will be required to join the CBA within 30 days of beginning employment.

• Analyzing malfunctions and repair s, rebuild s and maintains heavy equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, c ompressors, and pneumatic tools.
• Operating and inspect ing machines o r equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantl ing and reassembling equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
• Examining parts for damage or excessive wea r, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replac ing defective engines and sub-assemblies , such as transmissions.
• Test ing and overhaul ing equipment to insure operating efficiency.
• Welds broken parts.
• Identif ying parts required for repairs using repair manuals, end item t ech support or Internet search.
• Clean ing parts and assem bles and disassembles equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 obta in a valid state CDL within 90 days of hiring .

• 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, and lean.
• Sit for long periods of time operating a computer keyboard.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Exposure to excessive noise.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level.

Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.