Preservation Servicer

Defense Logistics Agency • Red River Army Depot, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Preservation Servicer processes and preserves a wide range of equipment, including vehicles and their engines and fuel systems; mechanical systems such as generators, transmissions, compressors, and shop machinery; containers; small arms; and artillery. The position involves inspecting equipment for corrosion or deterioration, cleaning or preparing items, and selecting the level of preservation needed to meet specifications or processing requirements. Work may include minor mechanical repairs, partial disassembly to access internal parts, carefully applying preservatives without damaging unprotected parts, and building standard crates or pallets to enclose or support preserved items.

This is a mission-essential position at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas. Employees may be required to work during emergencies and may be assigned to a designated duty location, telework site, or alternate facility. A pre-employment physical is required. The role may involve working in different shifts, although the announcement specifies a set schedule rather than particular hours.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the applicable screen-out element and demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform the work; no specific length of experience is required.
• Complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Complete a required pre-employment physical.
• Obtain and maintain licenses or certifications required by the installation and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license or certification to operate government vehicles.
• Wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate to the work area, including protective devices as directed.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or be exempt.
• Must comply with DLA drug-testing requirements if selected for a testing-designated position.
• Must be able to perform physical work that includes prolonged standing and standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting items weighing up to 60 pounds; heavier items may require equipment or assistance.

Responsibilities

• Process and preserve vehicles, engines, fuel systems, mechanical systems, containers, small arms, and artillery.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs to preserve equipment or repair broken items.
• Partially disassemble equipment to access internal parts for preservative application.
• Inspect items for corrosion or deterioration, clean or prepare them, and determine the preservation level needed to meet specifications or processing needs.
• Determine the amount of preservation required and apply it carefully to avoid damaging parts that do not require protection.
• Construct standard framing crates, pallets, and similar structures to enclose or support items being preserved.
• Work during emergencies as a mission-essential employee when required.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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