Abrams Tank Mechanic

STS Technical Services is actively seeking several Abrams Mechanics to join our Fortune 500 Client in Ft. Hood, Texas. In this role, you will work to repair Abrams tanks and troubleshoot all aspects of the engine, communication systems, parts/components. You will also work to provide input to program planning, schedules, and maintenance techniques of the Abrams fleet of vehicles and other traced/wheeled variants.

This is a tremendous opportunity to work for a company that holds industry leading standards for defense and also is on the leading edge of an industry boom.

Contract Length
-6 months +

• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on variations of the Abrams Tanks (M1A1ED
  , M1A2SE
  P V2) as well as familiar with the deprocessing and maintenance tasks on the variations of the Abrams Tanks (M1A1 ED, M1A2 SEP V2) vehicles for the Material Fielding Team (MFT) d.
• Perform trouble shooting specific faults, failures and deficiencies.
• Provide input to program planning, schedules, and maintenance techniques for the Abrams Fleet Vehicles and other tracked/wheeled vehicles.
• Read and interpret troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures and flow diagrams for systems, subsystems and components.
• Maintain accountability of special tools, test equipment and property.

• 1-plus years related experience in truck mechanics with emphasis on the Abrams tank.
• Must have overall understanding of customer contacts and relationships.
• Be able to work autonomously with government personnel.
• Must be able to gain access to US Military Facilities or bases, including a NACI if required.
• Must be able to travel away for extended periods.
• Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Required to work at heights, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, able to climb, kneel, stoop, bend and work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to meet anthropometric size requirements to enter into a drivers station or enclosed military vehicle.
• Valid Drivers License is required with the ability to get a tank drivers license if required.

STS Technical Services

The leading provider of technical, professional, and industrial workforce solutions for the commercial, industrial, and defense markets. From mining to manufacturing, defense to transportation, engineering to maintenance, our services encompass the total life-cycle of a product; strategically designed to keep our clients engineering, manufacturing, operating and maintaining. For nearly 40 years we have provided contract and direct positions with the finest companies in America, with opportunities in your local region, nationwide, and around the world.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.