Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

TACOM•Texarkana, TX

11d

About The Position

The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic works at Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in northeast Texas, where the maintenance mission includes repairing, rebuilding, overhauling, and converting tactical wheeled vehicles. The mechanic rebuilds and repairs heavy mobile vehicle systems and components, assembles and adjusts equipment, troubleshoots defects, and performs applicable functional tests. Duties may be performed in in-process, test track, or shipping operations. The position requires physical capability to perform strenuous work in varied and sometimes cramped positions, including frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and carrying heavy items. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and involves exposure to noise, changing temperatures, dust, fumes, oil, grease, and potential workplace injuries. Employees must follow safety practices and use employer-provided personal protective equipment. Applicants must be current Department of Army civilian employees and demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision. The role requires a valid state driver's license to operate vehicles, and the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System. A pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations are required. The position may involve a time-limited promotion for up to one year, potentially extendable to a maximum of five years, and may be made permanent without further competition.

Requirements

Applicants must be current Department of Army civilian employees and meet an eligible employment authority category.
Demonstrated experience and ability to perform the work of a heavy mobile equipment mechanic without more than normal supervision; no specific length of training or experience is required.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
Knowledge of technical practices and troubleshooting.
Ability to use measuring instruments.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds as part of regular duties; physical demands also include frequently carrying items weighing more than 45 pounds.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license from a U.S. state or possession for operating vehicles.
Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
Completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and working in cramped or awkward positions.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors amid noise, changing temperatures, dust, fumes, oil, grease, and potential cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains; use required safety equipment.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
A one-year probationary period applies unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

Rebuild and repair, assemble, adjust, troubleshoot, and functionally test major mechanical systems and components for heavy mobile vehicles.
Diagnose defective units and repair or replace items as necessary; assemble units and perform limited functional tests, including checks for leaks, misalignment, and misadjustment.
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 generated defects, including hydraulic line leaks and misaligned or misadjusted items.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow prescribed safety practices.