Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Fort Buchanan, PR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 81st Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 161, located at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The role 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 various types of commercial, combat, tactical, and automotive support equipment, while providing day-to-day work direction to other repair workers.

The position involves relaying shop supervisor instructions, assigning immediate tasks, demonstrating and advising on proper maintenance procedures, and keeping the supervisor informed about work progress. The incumbent checks the accuracy and compliance of work in progress and completed work, and operates vehicles to inspect subordinates’ work. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision and to lead or supervise repair work.

Work is performed indoors and occasionally outdoors, including on, under, or inside equipment and sometimes from ladders or work platforms. The work may involve cramped or awkward positions, extended standing, exposure to shop contaminants and vehicle exhaust, and potential minor injuries. A Class A CDL is required within 90 days of employment, and a medical examination is required before employment.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Applicants must qualify under at least one of the listed employment authority categories and provide supporting eligibility documents.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
• Must meet the screen-out requirement by demonstrating the ability to pass on instructions, demonstrate work methods, work with others, set the pace for nonsupervisory repair work, check work, follow work orders and shop procedures, assist lower-graded repairers or trainees, and report work status and progress.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to lead or supervise.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of technical practices.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Complete a medical examination before employment.
• Satisfactorily complete any required suitability or fitness determination and personnel security investigation.
• Subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex repairs on heavy mobile equipment.
• Repair 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.
• Demonstrate work methods and provide guidance on proper maintenance procedures.
• Keep the supervisor informed about current work progress.
• Operate vehicles to check subordinates’ work.
• Check work in progress and completed work for accuracy and compliance with supervisor instructions.
• Follow work orders, shop procedures, policies, and other directives.
• Interpret work instructions and assist lower-graded repairers or trainees with difficult or complex tasks.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advance in-hire rates may be authorized.
• 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 for annual leave accrual may be authorized.
• Moving expenses to the first official duty station may be authorized for eligible new Army Reserve Military Technicians.

What This Job Offers

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