Light Vehicle Technician (Levels I, II, & III) – Small Engine Field Support

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Summary:

The Light Vehicle Technician   is responsible for   inspecting and servicing power equipment used by field parties in Antarctica.

Position Responsibilities :

- Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repair of generators and small equipment, snowmobiles, and ATVs.  Performs rebuilds on engines, drive   trains or components   or equipment. Provides training for personnel on the safe use of the above equipment.

- Performs on-site maintenance and repair to equipment in field, as   required .

- In field camps, works as Equipment Operator as   required , including, but not limited   to:   grooming the   skiway   and loading/unloading   aircraft .  Trains camp staff on proper equipment and vehicle usage. Contributes to field camp end of season report, as   required . Required to perform a variety of tasks, such as shoveling, cargo organization and movement, and fueling   aircraft ,   vehicles   and buildings.

- Maintains detailed records on all work performed and completes work orders.

- Operates and   maintains   equipment   including   compressors, presses, air tools, electric power tools,   forklifts , grooming equipment, etc.

- Assists MEC Shop Foreman/Camp Manager with daily operations.  In field camps may   be required   to   assist   the heavy equipment technician with taskings.

- Maintains a clean,   orderly   and safe work area.

- Performs duties in support of metrics (as provided by the supervisor).

- Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether they can be directly or indirectly, effected by job duties.

- Complies with   all ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

- Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments.

- Maintains workplace program and ensures safety is the highest priority in the   workplace .

- Performs other duties as   required .

Required   Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses :

- High School diploma or   GED

- Technician Level I:

- A minimum of two years’ experience in maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline small engines and generators is   required .

- Technician Level II:

- A minimum of   four   years’ experience in maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline small engines and generators is   required ,   or three years’ experience in maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline small engines and generators with at least one season experience working on vehicles in Antarctica.

- Technician Level III:

- A minimum of seven years’ experience in maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline small engines and generators is   required .

Preferred :

- T raining at a technical school

- Experience working on small engines and generators in Antarctica

- Experience in snowmobile or ATV maintenance and repair and/or maintenance of tracked vehicles such as Tucker Sno-Cats and Pisten   Bullys

- Previous   cold weather   experience

- Wilderness First Responder Certification

- Experience with   diesel,   two and four stroke engines ;   maintaining   small engines

- Experience with electrical power generation

- Experience rebuilding engines

- Experience rebuilding gear cases and drive trains

- Able to read and understand wiring schematics

- Able to teach end users how to use and field   maintain   equipment

Physical and/or Other Requirements :

- Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

- Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

- Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

- Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

- Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

- Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

- Must   participate   in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety   objectives .

- Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

- No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC):  Must be able to obtain and   maintain   facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is   required   for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Safety   - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and   maintaining   a safe work environment. As   appropriate , each employee   is responsible for   completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/ buddy   aid responsibilities,   participating   in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality   - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.   Accordingly , each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance   - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies   pertaining to   job.

We are an equal opportunity   employer   and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amentum is a drug free workplace.