Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Air Mobility Command • McGuire AFB, NJ

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and maintain a variety of types of heavy mobile and automotive equipment. Duties include performing heavy mobile equipment mechanic work, which involves troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the extent of repairs needed, and repairing and maintaining equipment such as aircraft platform loading deck cargo loaders, container handlers, bulldozers, power shovels, road graders, mobile cranes, and other material handling and construction equipment. Additionally, the role involves automotive mechanic work, including troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining vehicles such as forklifts, tow tractors, truck tractors and trailers, sweeper trucks, wreckers, buses, vans, ambulances, pickup trucks, sedans, and hybrid vehicles. The position also requires the use of diagnostic tools, ordering parts, completing documentation, and providing training and assistance to others, while adhering to safety practices and maintaining a clean work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Must meet all certification requirements of the position
• Must receive training on the handling and disposition of hazardous materials
• The employee may be required to drive a motor vehicle
• An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Incumbent must possess or have the capability to acquire an appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and any required endorsements within 12 months of assignment. This requirement is a condition of employment.
• Employee is required to utilize security and safety practices and procedures at all times.
• Must wear protective safety equipment and clothing when appropriate.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• This position requires a physical/medical examination.
• The employee works in tiring, awkward, or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. Work is performed on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles. Frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, and crouching is required. Frequent lifting, handling, and carrying of parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds is required. Similar effort is exerted in pushing, pulling, and positioning heavy parts, assemblies, and equipment.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800-Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family.
• Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
• Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
• The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of a variety of types of heavy mobile equipment and automotive vehicles sufficient to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, tear down/rebuild, and maintain systems and components.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and environmental directives pertaining to handling hazardous materials.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in a variety of types of heavy and light vehicles and vehicular equipment.
• Skill in using a variety of hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic test equipment.
• Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, safety manuals, and similar guides sufficient to effectively maintain, repair, overhaul, and tear down/rebuild equipment components and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, provide training to others, and maintain records.

Nice To Haves

• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
• Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs heavy mobile equipment mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent of repair required, repairing, and maintaining equipment including, but not limited to, 25,000 (25K) and 60,000 (60K) pound capacity aircraft platform loading deck cargo loaders, 50,000 (50K) pound capacity container handlers, bulldozers, power shovels, road graders, mobile cranes, and other types of material handling and construction equipment.
• Performs automotive mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent of repair required, repairing, and maintaining vehicles including forklifts, tow tractors, truck tractors and trailers, sweeper trucks, wreckers, busses, vans, ambulances, pickup trucks, sedans, and hybrid vehicles.
• Uses diagnostic tools, orders parts, completes documentation, and provides training and assistance to others.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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