Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Lexington, KY

14d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position with the 81st Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 164 in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a Military Technician position and requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve.

The Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and maintains heavy mobile equipment, including construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and powered support equipment. Equipment may include bulldozers, graders, tractors, trucks, tracked recovery vehicles, ambulances, generators, and forklifts. The position also involves inspecting and testing equipment, diagnosing mechanical problems, repairing components, performing minor body work, and providing technical assistance to unit personnel. The employee operates motor vehicles as needed to perform the duties of the position.

The position requires a Class A CDL within 90–120 days of employment, a medical examination before employment, and a Personnel Security Investigation. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and the position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. Salary is based on the local prevailing rate.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve.
• Must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heavy mobile equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Must be able to perform preventive maintenance checks and services; repair, replace, install, or adjust mobile equipment components and parts; and conduct operational tests for final inspection.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within 90–120 days of employment.
• Requires a medical examination before employment.
• Requires a Personnel Security Investigation and is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Requires a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain a variety of heavy mobile equipment.
• Remove and repair major equipment systems and components, including power packs, transmissions, transfer cases, gear reduction units, injector pumps, air conditioners, fuel pumps, and alternators.
• Make idle speed, current, brake, and transmission linkage adjustments.
• Perform initial and in-process inspections, mechanical diagnostics, and troubleshooting to locate defects and determine the cause of malfunctions.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on defective parts and minor body work.
• Provide technical assistance to unit personnel.
• Operate motor vehicles to perform position duties.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services, repair or replace equipment components and parts, make adjustments, and conduct operational tests for final inspection.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits eligibility depending on position type and other factors.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized when applicable and determined to be in the Government's interest.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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