Light Vehicle Technician Job at Amentum (McMurdo Station)

Job Description

Position for a Light Vehicle Technician (Levels I, II, & III) providing Small Engine Field Support at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.

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
In field camps, works as Equipment Operator as required
Trains camp staff on proper equipment and vehicle usage
Contributes to field camp end of season report
Performs 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
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
Supports the achievement of ASC metrics
Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments
Maintains workplace program and ensures safety is the highest priority
Performs other duties as required

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
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 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
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
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
Must participate in community programs
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

Training 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