Mechanical Tech II

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Las Vegas, NV, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, and test ground support and heavy equipment, mechanical and hydraulic components, engines, and subassemblies. Perform welding, corrosion repair, painting, fluid servicing, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, parts inspection, reassembly, and disposal of hazardous materials. Operate hoists and hand tools, follow safety/environmental procedures, and work shifts, weekends, and occasional travel as required.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Mechanical Tech II analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains ground support equipment, parts, accessories, and systems.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

  • Operate equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions using electronic, digital, and hand tools in order to diagnose defects
  • Dismantle and examine parts for damage or excessive wear
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance and repair to heavy equipment, parts, accessories, and systems, all mechanical and hydraulic components, bearings, and motors
  • Repair, adjust, or replace defective engines and subassemblies
  • Repair corrosion, weld broken parts and structural components, and apply paint and/or other protective coatings and finishes to equipment
  • Reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools
  • Realign the equipment and re-torque to required specifications
  • Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency
  • Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
  • Dispose of hazardous material and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations
  • Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

The incumbent must be a graduate from an accredited two-year technical mechanical institution or equivalent, or at least four (4) years of job-related experience.

In addition, a Mechanical Tech II must also possess the following qualifications:

  • Must be capable of operating heavy equipment
  • Must be able to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
  • Must have a valid, state issued driver's license.
  • Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - active CDL a plus.

BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    • Benefits Active on Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
    • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
    • 100% Immediate Vesting
  • Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 50 pounds and outdoor duties with exposure to natural weather. A government vehicle is used on an as-needed basis. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. The incumbent must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. He/she must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours and perform shift and weekend work to meet required schedule demands. This position may require travel.

The foregoing conditions and physical requirements represent the general characteristics required to perform the essential functions for this job. In general, all positions may require standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific work assignments may include additional environmental conditions or physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. These specific requirements will be detailed in the job posting. In addition, JT4 employees will only operate equipment that they have been fully trained on and/or certified to operate. If working in a training capacity, employees must be supervised at all times by a competent trained or certified company employee. Under no circumstances should employees use another employee's equipment without permission from their immediate supervisor or manager. Conversely, employees should not allow other JT4 employees or employees of another employer to use JT4 owned or assigned equipment without proof of training and approval of the shop manager.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JOM68; JCORP12

Skills Required

  • Graduate from an accredited two-year technical mechanical institution or equivalent, or at least four years of job-related experience
  • Capable of operating heavy equipment
  • Ability to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship (federal contract requirement)
  • Valid state-issued driver's license
  • Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Active CDL a plus
  • Experience with mechanical and hydraulic components, bearings, motors, engines, welding, and protective coatings/painting
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work outdoors, perform shift and weekend work, and travel as needed
  • Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures; dispose of hazardous materials per regulations

JT4 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JT4 and has not been reviewed or approved by JT4.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan choices (including an HDHP with HSA), plus dental with orthodontia, vision, wellness programs, and FSAs/HSAs expand total rewards beyond base pay. Coverage breadth is emphasized as a compensation strength alongside stability.
  • Affordable Benefits Low- or zero-premium options are advertised, increasing the value of total compensation when insurance costs are factored in. Affordability is highlighted together with education assistance as part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Posted allowances include 3–5 weeks of paid leave by tenure, 80 hours of paid holidays, and 7 sick days for hourly roles. Generous stated PTO and holidays can materially enhance overall compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: Las Vegas, NV
1,189 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

JT4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. Ranges supported by JT4 include the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), the Space Test and Training Range (STTR) at Schriever Air Force Base, the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), the Air Force Test Center 412th Test Wing (412TW) at Edwards Air Force Base, and the Navy China Lake Ranges (CLR) including Pt. Mugu, California.

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