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Mobile Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic

Seventh Dimension, LLC, Virginia Beach, VA, United States


Position:

Mobile Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic

Type:

Full-time

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA

Travel:

10%

Contingent Upon Award

Position Summary
The Mobile Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic is responsible for performing advanced maintenance and repair of automotive, heavy truck, construction, and diesel powered equipment in both shop and field environments. This role executes all levels of corrective and preventive maintenance with minimal supervision and ensures mission readiness of NSW ground assets. The mechanic documents all maintenance actions in the Fleet Focus system and supports expeditionary and contingency maintenance requirements as directed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform all levels of maintenance on heavy trucks, CESE, and diesel equipment

Diagnose and repair suspension, steering, brakes, drivetrain, and powertrain systems

Conduct tire mounting, balancing, and replacement

Perform welding, metal work, and minor fabrication

Support field and expeditionary maintenance operations

Operate Government vehicles in the performance of maintenance duties

Document labor, parts, and repairs in Fleet Focus

Follow OEM guidance, NAVFAC P300/P480, and NSW maintenance standards

Support surge and contingency maintenance requirements

Required Qualifications

U.S. citizen

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Ability to obtain installation access credentials

Must have a valid driver’s license (Commercial driver's license (CDL) where vehicles exceed 26,000 lbs GVW preferred)

Minimum 6 years as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic

Experience with OEM dealerships, commercial fleet shops, or military intermediate level maintenance facilities

Ability to independently diagnose and repair heavy equipment and diesel systems

Proficiency using Asset Works Fleet Focus or similar maintenance management systems

ASE certification in diesel engines plus at least two heavy truck categories (e.g., brakes, drivetrain, suspension, electrical, HVAC, preventive maintenance)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in Government facilities and controlled areas

Compliance with drug‑free workforce requirements

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Standing, bending, kneeling, climbing on equipment

Work in shop, motor pool, and field environments

Exposure to noise, fuels, lubricants, exhaust, and outdoor conditions

Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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