Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Duties
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• Disassembles equipment by disconnecting and removing units such as engines, transmissions, final drives, and various other assemblies and components.
• Determines work methods to be used in disassembling equipment.
• Reconditions equipment by replacing/overhauling parts, components, parts and major assemblies which entails the installation, hook up and connection of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, and final adjustments.
• Performs diagnostic and test functions in determining equipment serviceability, in tracing and locating defects, and in determining cause of malfunctions.
• Uses precision test equipment such as vacuum gages voltmeters, ohmmeters, micrometers and related special tools.
• Works with equipment specialists and area supervisors to fuel assets that are not easily transported or have access to a permanent fuel point.
• Operates fuel truck in various on and offroad situations and dispense fuel as needed.
• Uses trucks to deliver supplies, large equipment, and trash dumpsters/roll-offs.
• Transports government owned vehicles to/from commercial repair and service providers as needed.
• Assembles heavy duty hydraulic systems; determines component serviceability; disassembles, inspects, repairs and assembles components, and road tests, and troubleshoots as needed.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires a pre-employment physical and thereafter.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. CDL is required within 120 days of employment.
• TDY travel is occasionally required.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• Position requires to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Level as a condition of employment.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position and periodically thereafter.

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. which includes rebuilding, overhauling, tearing down, reassembling, repairing and/or modifying a wide range of types and sizes of heavy mobile equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT - Work is performed in a variety of positions which are uncomfortable, awkward, and tiring. Work also involves a considerable amount of bending, stretching, climbing, and stooping, either under or on vehicles. Frequently lifts and handles parts and equipment up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved/lifted with overhead hoists, cranes, forklifts or assistance from other workers. Must be able to fuel vehicles by operating standard fueling equipment as found on industry standard refueling tankers. Frequently will drag hoses in excess of 75' to reach equipment to be fueled.
• WORKING CONDITIONS - Works inside where there is frequent exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, dust, fumes, dirt, oil, and grease while standing on hard surfaces. Frequently works outside with the possibility of exposure to adverse weather conditions such as temperature extremes, rain, and snow. There is frequent exposure to cuts, burns, bruises, shocks, and strains and the possibility of skin irritation from vehicle fluids.

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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• 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 Material Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• 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.
• NFFE 1442