SHIPBOARD ORDNANCE - Jacksonville, FL, United States - KBR

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    KBR Jacksonville, FL, United States

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    SHIPBOARD ORDNANCE (ARMORED VEHICLE) EQUIPMENT MECHANIC MCPP Union Position The Marine Corps' Prepositioning (MCPP) Program is based FROM Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida, WITH DUTY ASSIGNMENT ABOARD A SHIP IN GUAM, SAIPAN, OR DIEGO GARCIA
    We provide maintenance and logistics services to the U.S
    Marine Corps (USMC) and U.S
    Navy
    We are seeking a Shipboard (Ordnance equipment) Mechanic

    Position Responsibilities:

    • Perform basic automotive mechanic duties incident to inspection, maintenance, and repair of the USMC Ordnance family of vehicles: LAV, AAV, M1A1, AVLB, and Towed Artillery) which are diesel or turbine-powered vehicles
    Vehicles have utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical systems features, and controls designed for combat, logistical, or other special applications


    • Provide technical assistance, guidance, or training to junior mechanics and assist senior mechanics
    Perform other tasks as assigned

    Basic Qualifications:

    • High school graduate or equivalent
    • Four years directly related (mechanical) work experience
    • Complete the Light Armored Vehicle Repairman or Ordnance-related Course or equivalent
    • Knowledge of how engines, hydraulic systems, transmission, and other parts and systems work
    • Ability to detect faulty items, determine cause of malfunction, and determine best repair methods
    • Ability to assemble, disassemble, repair, or modify components and systems
    • Ability to read and interpret parts lists, manufacturer's repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics
    • Thorough understanding of the principles of operation and required repairs of all components and sub-components to include, the Hull, Suspension, Engine, Transmission, Turret, crane, winches, and sub-components
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
    • REQUIRES U.S

    CITIZENSHIP

    • Valid States Driver's License
    • Able to obtain a U.S
    Government Common Access (CAC) Card


    • Must have a valid U.S
    passport to start employment


    • Must be able to obtain a 'Secret' security clearance
    • Must pass a comprehensive physical examination (Military Sealift Command standards), drug screening, and detailed background investigation

    Additional Qualifications:

    • Ability to comply with all established methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position
    • Working knowledge of requisitioningrequirements utilizing appropriate equipment and special tools to complete repairs
    In compliance with the U.S
    federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021 or who have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exemption will be considered for a position with KBR
    KBR is an equal opportunity employer
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law
    KBR is an equal opportunity employer

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.