Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Reading, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The role is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 116, in Reading, Pennsylvania. The position may offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus. It requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision, including maintenance checks and services, basic operational inspections, and operating equipment to check work.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Must pass any required suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Must meet Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Must undergo a medical examination prior to 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 complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.
• Must be able to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions, climb on or crawl under equipment, bend, reach, stretch, and crouch; lift and carry items up to 40 pounds; and push, pull, and turn heavy parts and equipment.

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 and 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 preventative 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 recruitment bonus of up to $5,000 may be offered.
• 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.
• Advance in-hire rates and advanced 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 toward annual leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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