Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Air Mobility Command•McConnell AFB, KS

10d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and maintain a variety of heavy mobile and automotive equipment. The mechanic works on heavy equipment such as aircraft platform loading deck cargo loaders, container handlers, bulldozers, power shovels, road graders, mobile cranes, and other material handling and construction equipment. Automotive equipment includes forklifts, tow tractors, truck tractors and trailers, sweeper trucks, wreckers, buses, vans, ambulances, pickup trucks, sedans, and hybrid vehicles. The position uses diagnostic tools, orders parts, completes documentation, and provides training and assistance to others. The employee follows established safety practices and procedures, including requirements for hazardous materials, and maintains a safe and clean work environment. The employee must drive a motor vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license, and must possess or be able to acquire a Commercial Driver’s License and required endorsements within 12 months of assignment. The position is designated for initial and periodic short-notice drug testing and requires a physical/medical examination. Work is usually performed indoors on concrete surfaces, with exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, loud noise, dirt, dust, and fumes. Outdoor work involves exposure to inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and falls, and must use appropriate protective equipment. Physical duties include working in awkward positions and vehicle compartments, frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and positioning heavy parts and equipment, including items weighing up to 40 pounds. The role may require work outside normal duty hours.

Requirements

Meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family.
Demonstrate the ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision.
Have knowledge of a variety of heavy and light vehicles and vehicular equipment sufficient to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, tear down, rebuild, and maintain systems and components.
Have knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and environmental directives related to hazardous materials.
Have skill troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in heavy mobile equipment and automotive vehicles.
Have skill using hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic test equipment.
Be able to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, safety manuals, and similar guides.
Be able to communicate effectively, provide training to others, and maintain records.
Meet all certification requirements of the position and receive training on handling and disposition of hazardous materials.
Have an appropriate, valid driver’s license; be able to possess or acquire an appropriate Commercial Driver’s License and required endorsements within 12 months of assignment.
Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Pass a required physical/medical examination and be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Be able to perform physical work involving prolonged awkward positions, frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, and handling parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Wear appropriate protective safety equipment and clothing.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Depending on appointment type, serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, determine the type and extent of repairs required, and repair and maintain heavy mobile equipment.
Overhaul, modify, tear down, rebuild, and maintain equipment systems and components.
Troubleshoot malfunctions, determine repair requirements, and repair and maintain automotive vehicles and equipment.
Use diagnostic tools, hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic test equipment.
Order parts and complete maintenance documentation and records.
Provide training and assistance to others.
Follow safety practices and procedures, handle hazardous materials appropriately, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Drive a motor vehicle as required.