Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Wilkes Barre, PA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 120, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The leader passes instructions from supervisors to workers, identifies immediate tasks, checks work for accuracy and compliance, and keeps supervisors informed of progress. The role also involves performing complex repairs on heavy mobile equipment, operating vehicles to inspect subordinates’ work, repairing commercial, combat, tactical automotive, and support equipment, and advising workers on proper maintenance procedures.

Applicants must meet an eligible employment-authority category and demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision. The position requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 90 days of employment, a medical examination, a personnel security investigation, and compliance with drug testing requirements. The role has significant physical demands and is performed indoors and occasionally outdoors, with exposure to shop hazards and inclement weather. No education qualification is required. Team leaders must complete the Army Civilian Education System Foundation Course within one year of placement.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Must qualify under at least one of the employment-authority categories listed in the announcement and provide proof of eligibility.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision and the ability to lead or supervise; applicants must meet the screen-out element.
• Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete a medical examination before employment.
• Must undergo a personnel security investigation and may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Must be able to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; lead or supervise; apply equipment assembly, installation, and repair knowledge; use technical practices; and troubleshoot.
• Must meet the physical demands, including frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and lifting or carrying items up to 45 pounds; heavier items may require assistance or lifting devices.
• Must complete the Army Civilian Education System Foundation Course within one year of placement into a leader position.
• Must 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

• Pass instructions from supervisors to workers.
• Identify immediate tasks and initiate assignments.
• Check work in progress and completed work for accuracy and compliance with instructions.
• Keep supervisors informed about work progress.
• Perform complex repairs on heavy mobile equipment.
• Operate vehicles to check the work of subordinates.
• Repair commercial, combat, tactical automotive, and support equipment.
• Provide guidance on proper maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate work methods, set the pace for repair work, and assist lower-graded repairers or trainees with difficult tasks.
• Follow work orders, shop procedures, policies, and other directives.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances or moving expenses may be authorized when applicable.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and credit for prior work experience or certain military service toward annual leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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