(AFG-KANDAHAR) Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Foreman

Job*Summary*

Closely supervises and performs heavy vehicle maintenance activities on all military and commercial equipment which may include (but not limited to) cranes, forklifts, container handlers, back-hoes, trenchers, loaders, scrapers, compactors, dozers, skid steers, and associated equipment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for assigning projects, supervising, and providing guidance and direction to Heavy Vehicle Mechanic’s in the safe operation and maintenance of assigned equipment


• Establishes job priorities and coordinates work flow for downed equipment to minimize backlog of work and cost to customer division


• Coordinates activities involving heavy equipment maintenance such as installing, repairing, trouble-shooting, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance


• Disassembles engines and mechanical units to inspect parts and operating defects


• Troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and perform maintenance on all types of automotive hydraulic equipment, gasoline and diesel powered vehicles


• Responsible for processing and maintenance of work orders, invoices, and equipment repair records


• Oversees the preparation of equipment for use and ensures that proper safety is exercised in equipment maintenance


• Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of assigned parts, equipment, and tools


• Ensures all shop personnel adhere to all established safety policies and standards to include identification, use and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous waste


• Provides direct support to internal/external customers to ensure compliance, tracking efficiency, burn rates, equipment usage and maximizing cost avoidance measures


• Coordinates recovery operations as required


• Ensures the proper administration, maintenance and distribution of approved publications, warranty documentation, and LDD and ECOD documentation


• Provides input for forecasting and monitoring of the stock levels for required service/repair parts and petroleum


• Maintains effective lines of formal and informal communication amongst all levels of management (and the customer) as required


• Prepares and submits daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports


• Responsible to provide for and enforce guidelines to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all assigned employees


• Acts as the POC for all maintenance issues in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor


• Monitors team development and ensures the execution of performance evaluations in accordance with DI policy


• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires specialized experience in diesel and heavy automotive repair and maintenance


• Understanding of maintenance production, production control and knowledge of U.S Army maintenance support systems


• Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification and experience is highly desired


• Knowledge of equipment parts acquisition, warranty, LDD, and ECOD submissions


• Must possess knowledge of DOT, OSHA, ANSI, ASME, Military regulations standards and OEM requirements


• Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research


• Problem-solving skills and sound judgment


• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrative proficiency in Microsoft applications


• Knowledge of MOS 63 series (Army) or 3522 series (Marines) preferred

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in heavy vehicle maintenance in a military/tactical environment


• Prefer at least two (2) years of experience as a maintenance supervisor (or foreman)

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, push and pull


• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds


• Assist in lifting up to one hundred (100) pounds


• Able to work in both inside and outside conditions


• Be exposed to dust, fumes and gases from running engines and motors


• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  
  Must have ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance at proper level

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: May 27, 2016, 6:11:13 AM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: BLU1601837

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