Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of various types of cranes, trucks, gas-and diesel-powered tractors, draglines, compressors, and marine engines. Learn more about this agency 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 is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. At the time of hire the Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid Class A drivers license with Air Brake Endorsement. (Note: A copy of Commercial Driver's License will need to be uploaded with application) This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 50% of the time. Employee is required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic duties include: performing mechanical maintenance, overhaul, and repair of a variety of launches, towboats, general servicing of engineering, floating plants, lock and dam equipment, and automotive equipment as well as other miscellaneous items of mechanical equipment; and using a variety of electronic test equipment to trouble shoot special problems. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating Physical Effort: The employee works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. The employee frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds or puts forth similar strenuous effort while standing, lying, or sitting. The employee often lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of others or lifting devices. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside. Inside work is in a well-lighted, heated, and vented garage building. Outside work may be performed adjacent to the garage building or in the field. Field assignments involve exposure to temperature extremes common to the normal construction season, and to generally unfavorable working conditions in as much as most heavy equipment repair in the field is in connection with ditching, levee building, etc. The nature of the work is dirty, greasy, and noisy. The use of hand tools in cramped areas and while in awkward body positions (bending, prone, or reaching) subjects the worker to possible cuts and bruises to hands and arms. There is limited exposure to drowning from falls over the side of boats or from accidents while underway. NOTE: At the time of hire the Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid Class A drivers license with Air Brake Endorsement. (Note: A copy of Commercial Driver's License will need to be uploaded with application) 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 Logistics 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. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This position is covered by the AFGE bargaining unit. All qualification requirements must be met by closing date of this announcement. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. At the time of hire the Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid Class A drivers license with Air Brake Endorsement. (Note: A copy of Commercial Driver's License will need to be uploaded with application) Read more 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 window Learn 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.