Fuel Distribution System Mechanic Leader

Air Mobility Command • Fairchild AFB, WA

15h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers in trades and/or labor work on a substantially full-time, continuing basis. The leader performs work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates complete assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.

The position leads a team of trades and/or labor workers, performing nonsupervisory work that is usually of the same kind and level as the work performed by the crew. Duties include all phases of liquid fuel system and component maintenance, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification. The mechanic inspects and tests fuel receiving, storage, and distribution facilities and performs preventive maintenance on fuel systems and components. Work also includes entering above- and below-ground bulk storage tanks to clean interior surfaces and test seams or other areas suspected of leaking.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, sometimes in extreme heat or cold, dirty, dusty, greasy, damp, or cramped conditions. The employee may travel, work irregular or shift hours, and use a motor vehicle. The job requires the ability to meet applicable drug-testing, driver licensing, restricted-area access, respirator, and hazardous or confined-space certification requirements.

Requirements

• Meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C quality-level experience requirements for the WG-4200 Plumbing and Pipefitting Family; no specific length of experience is required for most blue-collar positions.
• Meet the screen-out requirement: ability to lead as a Fuel Distribution System Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of trade or craft principles, processes, and techniques.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools and equipment common to the work performed by the group being led.
• Skill in performing the trade or labor work of the group being led.
• Ability to lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including determining resources needed to accomplish the mission.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must have an appropriate, valid driver's license and be able to drive a motor vehicle.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Must obtain and maintain an appropriate restricted-area badge and flightline driver's license.
• May be required to obtain respirator certification and certification or qualification for entry into hazardous or confined spaces.
• Must be able to perform frequent bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling, stooping, standing, arm movement, and climbing; lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and heavier items occasionally with assistance or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three or more trades and/or labor workers in performing related work.
• Perform nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work of the same kind and level as the crew being led.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications on liquid fuel systems and components.
• Inspect and test fuel receiving, storage, and distribution facilities.
• Clean the interior surfaces of above- and below-ground bulk storage tanks and test seams or other areas suspected of leakage.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be used.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed