Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Supervisor

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Bartonville, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 48, located in Bartonville, Illinois. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The supervisor oversees shop workload, schedules, employees, and equipment maintenance and repair operations. Work may be performed inside or outside; outdoor work is subject to variable weather, while indoor work may involve drafts, dirt, grease, and fumes. The role may involve exposure to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks, and strains. Employees may need to work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods and frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds or push, pull, and turn heavy parts or equipment.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• Must meet one or more 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 demonstrate the ability to establish deadlines and priorities, instruct and assign subordinate tasks, review work and compliance with shop procedures, identify training needs, and maintain production reports and records.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.
• 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.
• Must comply with Army Civilian Education System requirements; the Supervisory Development Course must be completed within one year of placement in a supervisory position.
• Must be able to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints; lead or supervise; use and maintain tools and equipment; apply knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; troubleshoot; and use measuring instruments.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• May be required to complete a one-year trial or probationary period and a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Instruct employees in new procedures to keep them current on policies and methods.
• Analyze equipment repair or maintenance issues and recommend solutions.
• Use judgment to determine and adjust workload so the shop operates productively.
• Identify employee training needs and address work deficiencies.
• Approve subordinate schedules and leave based on organizational needs.
• Counsel employees and union representatives to maintain a good working environment.
• Conduct professional interviews to obtain qualified employees.
• Administer disciplinary action when necessary to maintain appropriate work ethics and shop conduct.
• Investigate work-related problems among co-workers and find solutions.
• Monitor assignment progress to keep the shop on schedule.
• Clearly delegate work to subordinates and set expectations.
• Compile weekly and monthly work schedules based on shop deadlines and priorities.
• Review work in progress and completed work, and maintain production reports and records.
• Determine the equipment, supplies, and maintenance required for each task.
• Assign work with consideration for subordinates’ strengths and limitations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Moving expenses may be authorized for eligible newly appointed Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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