Combat Vehicle Mechanic (SCA) at Land Systems – Lakewood, Washington

Position Title: Combat Vehicle Mechanic (SCA)

Location: Tillicum, WA, United States

Category: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: WA

City: Tillicum

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 17255572

Description: The Combat Vehicle Mechanic in the Retrofit department performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and retrofit (improve invulnerability and survivability) on the Army's Stryker family of vehicles (FOVs) or components pursuant to applicable contracts within the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Install retrofit kits according to instructions provided.
• Scheduled maintenance: Periodic and preventative manufacturer (in accordance with the IETM) required maintenance to extend the life of the vehicle and/or performing upgrades as mandated during a designated period of time by customer.
• Unscheduled maintenance: The emergent, corrective or restorative maintenance requirements not previously planned or programmed but require prompt attention and must be added to, integrated with, or substituted for previously scheduled workloads.
• Troubleshooting: Systematically identifying issues and problems within the complex mechanical systems, electronics, computers and software systems within the Stryker family of vehicles.
• Meeting safety requirements with OSHA, ANSI and ASME industrial standards, compliance and technical training, administrative duties to meet contract obligations and organizational requirements, adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance.
• Other duties as may be required / assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Completion of High School / GED required, Associate degree preferred or equivalent technical certification.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years mechanic experience of performing maintenance on tactical/combat vehicles, with Stryker vehicle experience preferred.
• Stryker Vehicle experience preferred.
• Military school trained wheel vehicle mechanic (such as US Army MOSs 63B, 63S, 63W or 63B MCM or USMC MOSs 2147, 3521, 3522, 3524) preferred. Experience on Stryker, LAV 2.5 or LAV III desirable. Documented commercial training and/or experience acceptable. Field experience preferred.
• Occasional work in confined space within vehicle interior.
• Work in improved and unimproved maintenance facilities as well as field environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and organize/prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to foster and enhance teaming environment.
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks within multiple workstations.
• Demonstrated good housekeeping skills and ability to convey such practices to team members.
• Ability to work extensive extended hours in a fast paced, challenging, high-pressure environment.
• Must meet and maintain ASR guidelines as described in Standard Practice 2-644
• Dexterity in fingers of both hand
• Carry 70lbs (tool box or parts) up to 50'.
• Multicultural work experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to travel CONUS/OCONUS as required.
• Must be able to gain and maintain access to all military installations in which the work is performed.

Position Hourly Rate: $38.19

Position Incentive: Hired applicant may be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

Benefits Offered: Employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Employees may be eligible for the SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate, which will vary, based on the employee's choice of benefit elections. The SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate ranges from $0.00 to $5.09.

Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 56 hours of sick time per year and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The Combat Vehicle Mechanic in the Retrofit department performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and retrofit (improve invulnerability and survivability) on the Army's Stryker family of vehicles (FOVs) or components pursuant to applicable contracts within the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Install retrofit kits according to instructions provided.
• Scheduled maintenance: Periodic and preventative manufacturer (in accordance with the IETM) required maintenance to extend the life of the vehicle and/or performing upgrades as mandated during a designated period of time by customer.
• Unscheduled maintenance: The emergent, corrective or restorative maintenance requirements not previously planned or programmed but require prompt attention and must be added to, integrated with, or substituted for previously scheduled workloads.
• Troubleshooting: Systematically identifying issues and problems within the complex mechanical systems, electronics, computers and software systems within the Stryker family of vehicles.
• Meeting safety requirements with OSHA, ANSI and ASME industrial standards, compliance and technical training, administrative duties to meet contract obligations and organizational requirements, adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance.
• Other duties as may be required / assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Completion of High School / GED required, Associate degree preferred or equivalent technical certification.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years mechanic experience of performing maintenance on tactical/combat vehicles, with Stryker vehicle experience preferred.
• Stryker Vehicle experience preferred.
• Military school trained wheel vehicle mechanic (such as US Army MOSs 63B, 63S, 63W or 63B MCM or USMC MOSs 2147, 3521, 3522, 3524) preferred. Experience on Stryker, LAV 2.5 or LAV III desirable. Documented commercial training and/or experience acceptable. Field experience preferred.
• Occasional work in confined space within vehicle interior.
• Work in improved and unimproved maintenance facilities as well as field environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and organize/prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to foster and enhance teaming environment.
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks within multiple workstations.
• Demonstrated good housekeeping skills and ability to convey such practices to team members.
• Ability to work extensive extended hours in a fast paced, challenging, high-pressure environment.
• Must meet and maintain ASR guidelines as described in Standard Practice 2-644
• Dexterity in fingers of both hand
• Carry 70lbs (tool box or parts) up to 50'.
• Multicultural work experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to travel CONUS/OCONUS as required.
• Must be able to gain and maintain access to all military installations in which the work is performed.

Position Hourly Rate: $38.19

Position Incentive: Hired applicant may be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

Benefits Offered: Employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Employees may be eligible for the SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate, which will vary, based on the employee's choice of benefit elections. The SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate ranges from $0.00 to $5.09.

Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 56 hours of sick time per year and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.