Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic repairing, overhauling, and rebuilding major assemblies, systems, and vehicles. Learn more about this agency Duties Rebuild, overhaul, and repair gasoline and diesel engine powered heavy mobile equipment and vehicles. Repair automatic and non-automatic transmissions and brake systems. Repair hydraulic operating systems and controls. Test completed repair or modification work. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position requires you to wear personal protective equipment as appropriate and complies with safety and health directives. This position requires certification to service and repair Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) type refrigerant motor vehicle air conditioning systems. This position requires you to obtain a government operator’s permit for incidental operation of all equipment maintained and for full operation of vehicles up to 26,000 gross vehicle weight, diesel, and electric forklifts. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common tasks including performing preventive maintenance for gasoline and diesel engine powered heavy mobile equipment and vehicles for prevention mechanical problems, such as replacing spark plugs and changing or replenishing engine fluids and filters; changing or replenishing transmission fluid and replacing brake pads; and adding hydraulic fluid to hydraulic operating systems. I can use some diagnostic tools such as micrometers, and pressure gauges to determine minimal engine malfunctions for repairs. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods, with frequent bending, teaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching; sometimes works on the top of and under vehicles in cramped or awkward positions; does strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting; frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 or 50 pounds, and often puts forth similar effort in pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools; often lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. All lifts over 50 pounds will be assisted with a two person lift or using a mechanical handling equipment lifting device. The two person lift limit is 100 pounds and will only be used for single event, non-routine lifts. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both inside and outside. When inside, is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise which is difficult to talk above. When outside, may sometimes work in bad weather, in mud or snow, and in wet or icy areas. Both inside and outside, is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and from hard, damp floors or ground and works on parts and systems which are dirty, oily, or greasy; frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment. Is often exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acid, fluids, and lubricants. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Material Maintenance Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized. Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized. This position may require overtime work. This position may require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to cover work performed on weekends, holidays and/or in other situations. This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing. Term Appointment Not to Exceed - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment Not to Exceed 1 year 1 day. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a term appointment will be appointed/converted into a term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. This is a Bargaining Unit AR3135 position. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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