Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Air National Guard Units • Westhampton Beach, NY

14h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (WG-5803-10), Position Description Number D2431000, with the 106th RQW, National Guard. The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, and the selectee must wear the military uniform.

The mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, overhauls, repairs, modifies, and inspects heavy mobile equipment, support equipment, and special-purpose vehicles. Equipment may be commercially or militarily designed and powered by diesel, gasoline, electric, hybrid-electric, or other alternative-fuel systems, and may have multiple engines. Work includes diagnosing malfunctions and repairing interconnected mechanical, electrical, electronic, air, fuel, and hydraulic systems, including state-of-the-art systems that require specialized scan and diagnostic equipment.

This is an indefinite appointment that may later be made permanent without competition. Indefinite appointments may not exceed five consecutive years with the agency, and the selected applicant may be released with 30 days' notice. A permanent employee accepting this position will change to indefinite tenure. A two-year trial period may be required. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs or contingencies. The position may have significant environmental impacts, and employees are responsible for awareness of applicable environmental requirements. Federal employees receive a benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership in a compatible military assignment and the military grade listed in the announcement.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• 18 months of specialized experience or training leading to thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for varied vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that affect mechanical-system operation.
• Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Basic electronics knowledge sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• Ability to repair or overhaul major components, including diesel, multi-fuel, gasoline, or turbine engines; automatic and manual transmissions; driveline assemblies; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; fuel injection systems; and emission control systems.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• For positions requiring motor-vehicle operation, must have a valid state driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment.
• For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
• Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and inspect heavy mobile equipment, support equipment, and special-purpose vehicles.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, determine their causes, and identify appropriate repair methods.
• Assemble, disassemble, repair, rebuild, or modify components and interconnected systems.
• Repair integrated electrical, electronic, air, fuel, and hydraulic systems.
• Use specialized scan and diagnostic equipment to identify malfunctions or determine whether standard or computer-controlled components need replacement.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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