Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Vehicle Sustainment

About the role

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career‑oriented Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join its vehicle sustainment team in Ali Al Salem, Kuwait. The successful candidate will provide maintenance and logistics support for multiple families of vehicles worldwide under the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

Key responsibilities

• Research, design and develop new applications for electro‑mechanical equipment and systems.
• Review contractor standards and specifications to determine mechanical engineering requirements.
• Design, repair, or review gas and diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation and instrumentation systems.
• Guide technicians in fabrication and installation of mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with design and customer specifications.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 + years of qualified mechanical experience with heavy‑duty trucks, tractors, tactical vehicles, aviation ground support, generators, power plants or similar equipment.
• U.S. citizenship with an active Secret clearance.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lb, work in high‑noise areas, balance, bend, crouch, stretch and kneel.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance of heavy‑duty trucks and equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools, hand tools, power tools and multi‑meters.
• Troubleshooting of electro‑mechanical systems following industry or military procedures.
• Operation of forklifts and manual‑transmission vehicles.