Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Air National Guard Units•Westhampton Beach, NY

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the 106th RQW, National Guard. The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, overhauls, repairs, modifies, and inspects heavy mobile equipment, support equipment, and special-purpose vehicles. Equipment may be commercially or military designed, powered by diesel, gasoline, electric, hybrid electric, or other alternative fuels, and may have multiple engines. The work involves understanding the operation of heavy machinery, engines, parts, and systems; identifying faulty items and causes of malfunctions; selecting repair methods; and assembling, disassembling, repairing, rebuilding, or modifying components and interconnected systems. Repairs include integrated electrical, electronic, air, fuel, and hydraulic systems, as well as advanced electrical and electronic systems that require specialized scan and diagnostic equipment. The position requires membership in the employing state's National Guard in a compatible military assignment. It is an indefinite appointment without potential to convert to permanent, and consecutive employment may not exceed five years. The selectee must wear the military uniform. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operations or contingencies.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required, with a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement; applicants who are not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment at the military grade specified in the announcement.
Must have 18 months of specialized experience or training involving the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
Experience or training providing the skill to make repairs, or assist with repairs, by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts.
Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of 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, or gasoline engines; turbine engines; automatic and manual transmissions; driveline assemblies; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; fuel injection systems; and emission-control systems.
Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of the position.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
A valid driver's license for the state where the applicant lives or is principally employed is required for positions requiring operation of motor vehicles.
For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as required by applicable legal and regulatory requirements, the organization, and its mission.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and inspect heavy mobile equipment, support equipment, and special-purpose vehicles.
Diagnose faulty components, determine the causes of malfunctions, and select 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 and determine whether standard or computer-controlled components need replacement.
Work on equipment including fuel dispensing and refueling equipment; firefighting vehicles and pump trucks; forklifts and material-handling equipment; aircraft cargo loaders and tow tractors; snow-removal, de-icing, and sweeping equipment; construction and earthmoving equipment; and tactical or armored protected vehicles.