HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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 have the ability to perform common maintenance functions of disassembling, repairing, and/or assembling major systems, components, and/or operating mechanisms on heavy mobile equipment. Ability to perform maintenance such as changing oil, lubricating and repairing tires, and repairing carburetors, fuel pumps and fuel lines. Must have a good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic theory applying to heavy duty vehicles. Work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.