Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Fort Hunter Liggett, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 63rd Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site 170, located at Fort Hunter Liggett, California. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The employee performs complex repairs on heavy mobile equipment and various types of commercial, combat, tactical, and automotive support equipment, while providing work guidance and coordinating assignments for other workers.

The work involves inspecting assignment progress for accuracy and compliance with the shop supervisor’s instructions, communicating progress to the supervisor, and operating vehicles to check subordinates’ work. Work takes place inside and outside, often in cramped or awkward positions and at varying heights. The role requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment, a medical examination before employment, a Personnel Security Investigation, and compliance with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. Appointment may also be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, including passing on instructions, demonstrating work methods, working with other workers, and following established shop procedures, policies, and directives.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to lead or supervise.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related work.
• Technical practices and troubleshooting ability.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.
• Must pass a medical examination prior to employment.
• Must undergo a Personnel Security Investigation and may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• 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.
• Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching; working on, under, or inside equipment in cramped and awkward positions; frequently lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds; and occasionally lifting heavier items with assistance or lifting devices.
• Must be able to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights and tolerate exposure to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, vehicle exhaust fumes, inclement weather, and risk of burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and strains.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Moving expenses to the first official duty station may be authorized for eligible new Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized when determined to be in the government’s best interest.
• 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 in 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