Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) 27, located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. It is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for qualified candidates in the competitive service. The position is aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate's Materiel Maintenance Management Career Program. Multiple positions may be filled.

The Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and maintains a variety of heavy mobile equipment, including construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and powered support equipment. Examples include bulldozers, graders, tractors, generators, and forklifts. The role also provides technical assistance to unit personnel and operates motor vehicles as needed to perform the work.

The position has no specific length of training or experience requirement, but applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision. A Class A Commercial Driver's License is required within 90 days of employment. Employment also requires a medical examination, a personnel security investigation, and participation in the Drug Abuse Testing Program. Work takes place indoors and occasionally outdoors, with exposure to physical demands and shop and weather conditions described in the posting.

Requirements

• Must be an active Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set.
• Must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heavy mobile equipment, perform preventive maintenance checks and services, repair or adjust mobile equipment components and parts, and conduct operational tests for final inspection without more than normal supervision.
• Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of employment.
• Must undergo a personnel security investigation and a medical examination prior to employment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain heavy mobile equipment, including construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and powered support equipment.
• Remove and replace major equipment systems or components, including power packs, transmissions, transfer units, 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 causes of malfunctions.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on defective parts and minor body work.
• Provide technical assistance to unit personnel.
• Operate motor vehicles to perform job duties.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and an agency determination.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station if eligible.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives; advance in-hire rates; advanced leave accrual; and credit for service toward leave accrual may be authorized when in the government's interest.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service in determining annual leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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