Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Leader

U.S. Marine Corps•Twentynine Palms, CA

About The Position

This is a public notice flyer for anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Work Leader provides overall maintenance for a wide range of equipment and motor vehicles in the Exercise Support Division's Allowance Pool of Equipment. The role works alongside crew members, coordinates and monitors work, and helps ensure equipment is maintained and issued in a safe, serviceable, mission-ready condition. The work leader ensures the crew has the procedures, instructions, materials, and tools needed to complete assigned work, and that work meets quality, efficiency, economy, and safety standards. The position also involves tracking equipment issued to Exercise Forces, maintaining accountability, and reporting work progress and problems to the supervisor. The position requires a valid state driver's license, a pre-appointment physical examination, and participation in Respiratory Protection and Medical Surveillance Programs. Work may involve exposure to hazardous substances, uncomfortable or cramped positions, strenuous physical activity, and outdoor work in extreme temperatures. Required personal protective equipment must be worn.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to maintain and repair heavy mobile equipment.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Proficiency using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, hand tools, and power tools.
Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
Must complete a Tier 1 Investigation with a favorable final suitability determination.
Must have a valid state driver's license.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including protective clothing, a helmet, glasses, respirator, and shoes.
Must participate in Respiratory Protection and Medical Surveillance Programs, including medical evaluations, training, and use of protective equipment.
Must be able to perform strenuous work in cramped and awkward positions and frequently stand, bend, reach, climb, crouch, and kneel.
Must frequently lift and carry items unassisted weighing up to 40 pounds, and exert similar effort pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment.
Must sometimes work from ladders or platforms at various heights and work outdoors in temperatures above 100°F to below freezing.

Responsibilities

Provide overall maintenance for a wide range of equipment and motor vehicles in the Exercise Support Division's Allowance Pool of Equipment.
Ensure adequate materials and tools are available to accomplish the work.
Work alongside crew members, set the pace, and provide required procedures, policies, written instructions, directives, technical manuals, materials, and tools.
Issue equipment to and receive equipment from Exercise Forces, maintain accountability, and ensure equipment is issued in a safe, serviceable, mission-ready state.
Assign sufficient work equitably so crew members remain engaged with mission requirements.
Check work in progress to ensure the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines are followed.
Maintain high-quality work standards and an efficient, economical, and safe working environment.
Report work status, progress, delays and their causes, and operational issues to the supervisor.