Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Vehicle Sustainment Team

About the role

MANTECH is looking for a motivated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join its vehicle sustainment team in Ali Al Salem, Kuwait. The role supports the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program, providing maintenance and logistics for a wide range of vehicle families worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Research, design and develop new applications for electro‑mechanical equipment and systems.
• Review contractor standards and specifications to determine mechanical engineering requirements.
• Repair, design, or review gas and diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct routine engineering research, calculations and simple tests to upgrade hardware.
• Guide technicians in fabrication and installation of mechanical equipment to ensure compliance with design and customer specifications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 + years of qualified mechanical experience with heavy‑duty trucks, tractors, tactical vehicles, or similar diesel/gas‑powered equipment.
• Proven maintenance background in industrial manufacturing, commercial maintenance, or military operations.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening, hold a valid driver’s license, high school diploma/GED, and a passport valid for at least two years.
• U.S. citizenship with an active Secret clearance.

Required skills

• Hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, multimeters.
• Engine repair (gas and diesel).
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation, and instrumentation systems.
• Electro‑mechanical equipment handling.
• Forklift operation.
• Manual transmission vehicle operation.
• Basic computer use and keyboard typing.