Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

TACOM • Texarkana, TX

11d

About The Position

The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic works at Red River Army Depot in northeast Texas, where the depot repairs, rebuilds, overhauls, and converts tactical wheeled vehicles. The mechanic rebuilds and repairs major mechanical systems and components for heavy mobile vehicles, including assembly, adjustment, troubleshooting, and applicable functional testing. The work may take place in in-process, test-track, or shipping operations and includes checking out, adjusting, and tuning assembled equipment.

The position requires the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions, work without more than normal supervision, and use employer-provided personal protective equipment. The employee must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations, lift up to 45 pounds in regular duties, maintain a valid state driver's license, and obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System. The position has a 10% temporary-duty or business-travel requirement. It may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed one year and one day; extensions may be possible under the conditions described in the announcement.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to perform the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision; qualifying experience may be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Technical practices, including theoretical, precise, or artistic practices.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure the required physical health and fitness.
• Lift up to 45 pounds in the regular performance of duties; the physical-effort description also states that heavier items are frequently carried and that heavier items are moved with assistance or lifting devices.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by a U.S. state or possession for operating vehicles.
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
• Use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment-authority categories: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, Military Spouses under E.O. 13473, DoD Military Spouse Preference, or Reinstatement.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and repair major mechanical systems and components for heavy mobile vehicles, including assembly, adjustment, troubleshooting, and applicable functional testing.
• Diagnose malfunctions of defective units, repair or replace items as required, assemble them, and conduct limited functional tests for issues such as leaks, misalignments, and misadjustments.
• Diagnose malfunctions in items being repaired or rebuilt by lower-grade workers.
• Perform troubleshooting, checkout, adjustment, and tune-up duties in in-process, test-track, or shipping operations.
• Examine and start vehicles and perform operational checks to detect malfunctions in various systems.
• Repair defects such as hydraulic line leaks and misaligned or misadjusted items.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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