Driver Mechanic at Land Systems – Sterling Heights, Michigan

Position Title: Driver Mechanic

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Manufacturing Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Entry

Requisition ID: 17528938

Description: Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Drive road-test tracked and wheeled vehicles under a variety of conditions, including adverse road conditions, various load scenarios, and inclement weather at multiple test and field sites.
• Safely perform heavy overhead lifting operations (e.g. 50-ton / 10-ton cranes), including lifting full vehicle hulls, turrets, and other large components.
• Perform below-the-hook lifting and rigging operations in accordance with industry standards and safety guidelines.
• Remove, disassemble, repair, modify, assemble, adapt, adjust, and reinstall vehicle components and systems, including engines, transmissions, suspension, electrical systems, automotive structures, fire control, and test equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble experimental/prototype parts, test fixtures, and tools from engineering drawings, blueprints, or sketches.
• Fabricate electrical harnesses, wires, and test panels for experimental, prototype, and production vehicles.
• Recommend changes to drawings or sketches during the fabrication process.
• Utilize hand, bench, and machine tools, as well as welding equipment.
• Perform and support highly skilled mechanical and testing functions with limited supervision.
• Operate and maintain shop service truck equipped with a crane and welding equipment, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and licensing requirements.
• Follow all safety directives and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications Sought

• Ability to work overtime is required.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift as needed.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required for periods of up to 30 days or more (occasional/extended).
• Must meet Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) for vehicle entry and operation.
• Must be able to comply with all Health & Safety requirements. (Respirator, Eye Exam, Hearing Conservation)
• Must meet physical qualifications to perform duties.
• Must have valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain Abrams and Stryker drivers licenses.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team based environment.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment.
• Must be able to obtain crane, forklift and powered industrial vehicle and other necessary safety training and licenses.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• Chauffeur's license and/or CDL (Commercial Driver's License).
• Experience with welding and welding certifications.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication skills and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with electrical harness fabrication and electrical panel assembly.
• Previous experience operating military vehicles, heavy equipment, and / or vehicles equipped with cranes and/or welding equipment.
• Experience with overhead crane operations, including below-the-hook lifting and rigging of large and heavy components (e.g., vehicle hulls, turrets).
• Rigging certification or formal rigging training is a plus.

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.
Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Drive road-test tracked and wheeled vehicles under a variety of conditions, including adverse road conditions, various load scenarios, and inclement weather at multiple test and field sites.
• Safely perform heavy overhead lifting operations (e.g. 50-ton / 10-ton cranes), including lifting full vehicle hulls, turrets, and other large components.
• Perform below-the-hook lifting and rigging operations in accordance with industry standards and safety guidelines.
• Remove, disassemble, repair, modify, assemble, adapt, adjust, and reinstall vehicle components and systems, including engines, transmissions, suspension, electrical systems, automotive structures, fire control, and test equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble experimental/prototype parts, test fixtures, and tools from engineering drawings, blueprints, or sketches.
• Fabricate electrical harnesses, wires, and test panels for experimental, prototype, and production vehicles.
• Recommend changes to drawings or sketches during the fabrication process.
• Utilize hand, bench, and machine tools, as well as welding equipment.
• Perform and support highly skilled mechanical and testing functions with limited supervision.
• Operate and maintain shop service truck equipped with a crane and welding equipment, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and licensing requirements.
• Follow all safety directives and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications Sought

• Ability to work overtime is required.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift as needed.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required for periods of up to 30 days or more (occasional/extended).
• Must meet Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) for vehicle entry and operation.
• Must be able to comply with all Health & Safety requirements. (Respirator, Eye Exam, Hearing Conservation)
• Must meet physical qualifications to perform duties.
• Must have valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain Abrams and Stryker drivers licenses.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team based environment.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment.
• Must be able to obtain crane, forklift and powered industrial vehicle and other necessary safety training and licenses.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• Chauffeur's license and/or CDL (Commercial Driver's License).
• Experience with welding and welding certifications.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication skills and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with electrical harness fabrication and electrical panel assembly.
• Previous experience operating military vehicles, heavy equipment, and / or vehicles equipped with cranes and/or welding equipment.
• Experience with overhead crane operations, including below-the-hook lifting and rigging of large and heavy components (e.g., vehicle hulls, turrets).
• Rigging certification or formal rigging training is a plus.

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.