About the Role:
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The Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician position is a critical role supporting the sustainment of Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces (RSADF) systems. This role focuses on Organizational and Direct Support repairs for vehicles in accordance with Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) Maintenance Standards, with additional guidance per established Direct Maintenance (DM) procedures. The Technician will perform other related duties as required by the section officer, as covered under the currently approved Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA). This position is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
What You Will Do:
- Act as an advisor to RSADF for all matters relating to vehicle maintenance.
- Make recommendations on parts acquisitions.
- Perform maintenance services on various tactical vehicles including:
- Replace damaged components
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
- Troubleshoot brakes, suspension, and fuel and engine problems in accordance with applicable technical manuals (TMs) using hardware and software tools available.
- Assist the section officer in enforcing safety policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conduct electrical generator and diesel engine maintenance, including repair/replacement of components and preventative maintenance.
- Engage in refurbishment, repairs, and upgrades of heavy-duty wheeled vehicles, including HEMTTs, trailers, and single/dual axle generator trailers.
- Coat/touch-up paint surfaces of parts, assemblies, and finished products with protective materials as required.
- Perform Direct Maintenance (DM) on heavy/light military and commercial vehicles with Auto/Manual Transmission.
- Maintain, repair, and overhaul double gear.
- Utilize transmission test devices and troubleshoot vehicle issues.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training).
- Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
- Requires basic job knowledge of transmission test devices, maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
- Ability to follow basic work routines and standards through on-the-job training (OJT).
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles.
- General knowledge of maintenance workshop procedures.
- Proficiency in the English language, spoken and written.
Contract and Location Details:
This position is onsite in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Travel may be required depending on operational needs.
The company adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
