Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve Command • New Castle, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 110, located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The incumbent troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and maintains construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and power-generation equipment. The work includes repairing and replacing components in cooling, braking, exhaust, power-train, and hydraulic systems; conducting inspections and preventive maintenance; and assisting higher-graded repairers with complex repairs. The incumbent also operates motor vehicles to check completed work.

Employment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination and a personnel security investigation. The position requires a pre-employment medical examination and proof of U.S. citizenship. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid state Commercial Driver’s License at the class level required for the vehicles operated, with appropriate endorsements, within 90 days of employment. Mandatory drug testing may apply to maintain a CDL.

Work is performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. It involves working in cramped or awkward positions, standing for long periods on hard surfaces, and exposure to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, vehicle exhaust, and some inclement weather. Hazards include burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and strains. The job has no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Meet the screen-out requirement by demonstrating the ability to perform the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision, including maintaining, repairing, and replacing heavy-equipment components; performing preventive maintenance checks and services; conducting basic operational inspections; and operating equipment to check work.
• Obtain and maintain, within 90 days of employment, a valid state Commercial Driver’s License at the class level required for the vehicles operated, with appropriate endorsements.
• Complete a pre-employment medical examination and a Personnel Security Investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Demonstrate ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Demonstrate technical practices, troubleshooting ability, and use of measuring instruments.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment-authority categories and provide supporting eligibility documents.
• 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

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and power-generation equipment.
• Repair and replace components of cooling, braking, exhaust, power-train, and hydraulic systems on combat, tactical, automotive, and powered support equipment.
• Remove, adjust, or replace defective or worn parts and components.
• Perform operational inspections and ensure vehicles are properly serviced and repaired.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services and minor body work.
• Assist higher-graded repairers with complex repairs, including removing, repairing, or replacing engines, transmissions, differentials, steering boxes, and fuel-injection pumps.
• Operate motor vehicles to check work.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances or moving expenses may be authorized under applicable conditions.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentives, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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