Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Pierre, SD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic performs journeyman-level overhaul, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy construction, industrial, and utility vehicles and machinery for the outside maintenance section at the Oahe Project. The mechanic may also operate heavy haulers, utility vehicles, dump trucks, and boats, assist with basic shop maintenance, and guide lower-graded mechanics.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors, often in cramped or awkward positions and in extreme weather. Shop conditions may be inadequately heated, dirty, greasy, and noisy, with exposure to exhaust fumes. Outdoor work may involve water, wildland vegetation, flood-control and building structures, steep or uneven terrain, and wet or muddy conditions. Hazards include heavy machinery, falls, electric shock, drowning, toxic chemicals, insects, and injurious vegetation. The role requires heavy physical effort, dexterity with tools, and care to avoid injury. Personal protective equipment is required. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities through experience in application materials to perform the work without more than normal supervision; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Ability to perform common diagnostic testing, component replacement, and minor-to-moderate repairs on heavy mobile equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform routine engine tune-ups, adjust linkages and timing, replace worn components, and perform basic structural or body touch-ups.
• Ability to troubleshoot standard electrical wiring circuits and replace defective assemblies.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Complete a pre-employment physical.
• Participate in the Medical Surveillance Program and pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Be able to lift 45 pounds; assistance or appropriate equipment or safety devices are used for objects weighing more than 45 pounds.
• Be able to perform emergency work outside normal duty hours.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul, rebuild, and repair heavy-duty mobile equipment, including construction vehicles, tractors, and cranes powered by gasoline, diesel, or multi-fuel engines.
• Remove, disassemble, rebuild, test, and reinstall internal combustion engines, valve assemblies, starters, generators, and ignition components.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and cross-drive transmissions, differentials, final drives, universal joints, gears, and drive assemblies.
• Service and repair tracked and wheeled suspensions, steering controls, hydraulic cylinders, and air brake systems.
• Perform welding and bodywork as needed.
• Diagnose and repair 12V and 24V electrical circuits, controls, instruments, fuel pumps, carburetors, and fuel lines using diagnostic test equipment.
• Operate heavy haulers, utility vehicles, dump trucks, and boats as required.
• Assist with basic shop maintenance and guide lower-graded mechanics.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Advanced in-hire, relocation incentive, recruitment incentive, and/or advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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