Heavy Equipment Technician Job at Amentum (McMurdo Station)

Heavy Equipment Technician

Amentum

Location:
Antarctica , McMurdo Station ▼
South Pole

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Responsibility:

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains some and/or all of the following: construction, agricultural and heavy equipment
Corrects deficiencies in components and ancillary equipment
Performs service, maintenance, repairs and overhauls in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations
Performs extremely complex repairs on a broad range of equipment in the shop and in the field
Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults
Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and electronic faults
Operates some and/or all of the following shop equipment including overhead cranes, welders, compressors, presses, grinders, hand tools, and tire servicing equipment
Lifts, moves and/or installs heavy parts and assemblies safely, using basic tooling and PPE
May be required to perform work outside in severe weather conditions
Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
Provides documentation as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation
May work days, nights or swing shifts depending on operational needs
Assists other mechanics and members of the Traverse, Field Camp and/or VMF team as required
Documents all work performed including diagnosis, root cause, labor and parts
Conducts parts and repair requirements research and maintains records
Prepares reports as required
Maintains a clean and safe workplace and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Performs other duties as required
South Pole Traverse (SPoT) only: Operates heavy equipment on assigned traverse for no less than a 50-day duration to the South Pole and back at least once, max twice
Live and work in close quarters with up to 10 people for the duration to the traverse
Field Camps only: Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains small engines and diesel fired heaters in a remote field camp or traverse setting
Live and work in close quarters with coworkers for the duration of the remote field camp or traverse season
Operates heavy equipment for assigned traverse or camp

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED
Technician Level I: A minimum of two years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair required
or one years’ experience with heavy equipment maintenance and repair, in addition to one summer or winter Antarctic deployment working as a heavy equipment technician
Technician Level II: A minimum of four years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair required
or a minimum of three years’ experience with heavy equipment maintenance and repair, in addition to one summer or winter Antarctic deployment working as a heavy equipment technician I
Technician Level III: minimum of seven years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair required
Must be able to pass an oral examination consisting of 10+ questions pertaining to mechanical systems, electrical and computer systems, as well as other facets of equipment repair
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in lifting and bracing large and heavy parts/equipment with jacks, cranes, floor lift and cribbing
Team player and group dynamics are of the utmost importance
Must be able to live and work with as a productive member of a high functioning team
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
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Nice to have:

Knowledge of sound mechanical practices as applied to commercial and special-purpose equipment, to include electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Experience on a broad range of construction equipment, specifically Caterpillar tractors
Two years training at a technical school is highly desirable
A minimum of one season experience working on vehicles in Antarctica
ASE certifications, and dealership certifications
Experience with generators, mobile cranes, light plants, compaction, ski resort grooming, waste management and firefighting equipment
Welding experience is preferred
Previous experience with remote polar operations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 24, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Heavy Equipment Technician

Amentum

Location:
Antarctica , McMurdo Station ▼
South Pole

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 24, 2026

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