Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Company
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Location
Crane, Indiana Crane, Indiana
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c).
About the Position: Serves as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic with the Joint Munitions Command located at Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Crane, IN.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Pre-employment physical required as a condition of employment, prior to appointment, reassignment, or transfer, prior to reporting for duty. Subsequent annual physicals are required.
- Position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
- Valid state-issued driver's license is required.
- For performance of other duties may be required to acquire and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968, which makes it a felony for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
- Mobile Heavy Equipment (MHE) operator's license is required.
- Explosives Certification is required.
- Must obtain qualifications outlined in the Army Railroad Program, pass and maintain Locomotive Engineer Certification and testing IAW 49 CFR Part 240.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
Qualifications
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 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Perform common Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic duties. Analyze malfunctions and determine the extent of repairs necessary by visual and auditory examinations; trace and locate defects which cause hydraulic and other major systems to fail or not perform up to specifications and select and comply with technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics, and similar guides to make repairs and modifications according to specifications and procedures. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Physical Efforts: Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods, with frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Sometimes works on top of and under vehicles in cramped or awkward positions. Performs strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting. Frequently lifts, carries, and pushes and pulls items weighing up to 50 pounds and carries them distances of approximately 10 feet. Uses hoist and jacking equipment to lift and move heavier items. Often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools. Sometimes lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers. Subject to physical strain from swaying motions and jarring movements of trains.
- Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outside in all kinds of weather. When inside, employee is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise above which it is difficult to talk. When outside, works in inclement weather at times, such as mud or snow, and in wet or icy conditions. Inside and outside work involves frequent exposure to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard, damp floors or ground and works on parts and systems that are dirty, oily, or greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment. Often exposed to possible burns and skin irritations from acids and other fluids and lubricants. Subject to injury as a result of mounting and dismounting standing and moving trains, walking along tracks, coupling and uncoupling cars, and blocking wheels. Conducting rail operations involves loud noise from operating trains, whistles, and horns; exposure to serious accidents; as well as hazards involved in transporting ammunition and explosives. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices, hard hats, hard-toed shoes, respirators, and protective clothing that may be uncomfortable to wear or use and may be worn or used for long periods of time.
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 Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
Date Posted
11/13/2024
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