Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Mobile County, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 81st Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 52, located in Mobile, Alabama. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The incumbent performs complex repairs on heavy mobile equipment and a variety of commercial, combat, tactical, and automotive support equipment, while providing work guidance and checking the progress and quality of subordinate employees’ assignments.

The work is performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. It involves exposure to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, vehicle exhaust, and some inclement weather, as well as potential burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and strains. Physical work includes standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and working in cramped or awkward positions on, under, or inside equipment. The role requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 45 pounds, with heavier items handled with assistance or lifting devices; some work is done on ladders or elevated work platforms.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. The role requires a Personnel Security Investigation, participation in drug abuse testing, a medical examination before employment, and a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment. A one-year probationary period may be required. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, and active U.S. Army Reserve membership is required.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader without more than normal supervision, including the ability to lead or supervise.
• Experience or ability to pass on instructions, demonstrate work methods, work with others, and set the pace for nonsupervisory repair work.
• Ability to check work in progress and completed work for compliance with instructions.
• Ability to follow work orders, shop procedures, policies, and other directives.
• Ability to interpret work instructions and assist lower-graded repairers or trainees with difficult or complex tasks, and to report work status and progress to a supervisor.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of technical practices and troubleshooting.
• Class A CDL required within 90 days of employment.
• Medical examination required before employment.
• Personnel Security Investigation required; appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
• Subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex repairs on heavy mobile equipment.
• Repair various types of commercial, combat, tactical, and automotive support equipment.
• Pass instructions from the shop supervisor to other workers.
• Delegate assignments by identifying immediate tasks to be performed.
• Provide workers with guidance and advice on proper maintenance procedures.
• Keep the supervisor informed of current work progress.
• Operate vehicles to check the work of subordinates.
• Check assignments in progress for accuracy and compliance with the supervisor’s instructions.
• Check completed assignments for compliance with the supervisor’s instructions.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Moving expenses may be authorized for eligible newly appointed Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized when determined to be in the Government’s interest.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service when determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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