Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps•Twentynine Palms, CA

About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. Interested applicants must follow the flyer’s “How to Apply” directions to be considered. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer. The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic provides overall maintenance for a wide range of equipment and motor vehicles in the Exercise Support Division’s Allowance Pool of Equipment. The work includes maintenance, modification, repair, rebuilding, inspection, servicing, and overhaul of military tactical equipment, including construction, industrial, tactical, wheeled, tracked, and combat military vehicles. The mechanic maintains, repairs, inspects, diagnoses, and troubleshoots integrated electrical, air, hydraulic, mechanical, turret control, air conditioning, electronic, and ABS systems. The role also involves diagnosing, flashing, synchronizing, and reprogramming computerized components, injectors, and sensors; and repairing, modifying, synchronizing, and timing fuel systems, engines, transmissions, and other major vehicle systems. The mechanic uses schematics, repair manuals, technical publications, directives, and test and diagnostic equipment, and follows applicable personal protective equipment, environmental, and safety requirements. Employment is subject to federal suitability and other conditions, including a pre-appointment physical examination, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance. The position requires participation in respiratory protection and medical surveillance programs. Work may involve exposure to dust, grease, oils, extreme temperatures, chemical irritants, fumes, and other hazardous substances; strenuous work in cramped or awkward positions; lifting and moving equipment; and wearing required protective equipment.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
Must meet the screen-out element: experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile equipment; diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; and proficiency with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, hand tools, and power tools.
Must be able to perform strenuous work while standing, lying, crawling, or sitting, and frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Must wear required personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, for the duration of the work shift.
Must participate in respiratory protection and medical surveillance programs, including medical evaluations, training, and use of protective equipment.
Must be able to work for extended periods in tiring or uncomfortable positions, including frequent standing, bending, reaching, climbing, crouching, and kneeling; working on, under, and inside vehicles in cramped or awkward positions; and sometimes working from ladders or platforms.
Must be able to frequently lift and move heavier items with assistance or lifting devices, and exert similar effort pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment.
Outdoor work may involve weather and temperatures above 100°F to below freezing.
Misuse of government property or IT systems may result in disciplinary action, including removal.
Retired military members appointed to a civilian DoD position within 180 days immediately following retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

Maintain, modify, repair, rebuild, inspect, service, and overhaul military tactical equipment and motor vehicles.
Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection on integrated electrical, air, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, including turret control, air conditioning, electronic, and ABS systems.
Diagnose difficult equipment performance problems and develop disassembly, assembly, inspection, replacement, overhaul, repair, and troubleshooting techniques when standard procedures are insufficient.
Diagnose, flash, synchronize, and reprogram computerized components, injectors, and sensors.
Repair construction, industrial, tactical, wheeled, tracked, and combat military vehicles and equipment.
Use schematics, repair manuals, technical publications, vehicle-specific directives, and test and diagnostic equipment.
Repair, modify, synchronize, and time fuel systems, engines, transmissions, and other major vehicle systems.
Follow personal protective equipment requirements and environmental and safety rules and regulations.
Maintain accountability for issued tools and use government IT resources only for lawful and authorized governmental functions.