Preservation Servicer

Defense Logistics Agency • Red River Army Depot, TX

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About The Position

The Preservation Servicer processes and preserves a 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 may perform minor mechanical repairs, partially disassemble equipment to access internal parts for applying preservatives, and examine items for corrosion or deterioration. The employee cleans or prepares items and determines the appropriate level and amount of preservation to meet specifications and processing needs, taking care to avoid damaging parts that do not require protection. The employee also constructs standard framing crates, pallets, and similar supports or enclosures.

This is a mission-essential position. The employee may be required to work during emergencies and at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location or facility. The position and future selections from the announcement may be used to fill various shifts at DLA Distribution Red River, Texas. A pre-employment physical is required, and the employee must obtain and maintain licenses or certifications required by applicable installation, federal, state, and local laws.

Work is typically performed indoors in areas that may be hot, cold, damp, or drafty, but may also take place outdoors in inclement weather, wind, or mud. Hazards and conditions may include fumes or vapors, acids or caustic substances, dust, dirt, oil, grease, possible cuts, scrapes, and bruises, and moderate noise. Appropriate safety clothing and equipment are required, potentially including eye, respiratory, foot, hearing, and other protective equipment.

The work involves standing on concrete or asphalt for long periods and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. The employee must stand, stoop, bend, reach, and lift items weighing up to 60 pounds. Heavier items may require materials-handling equipment or assistance from another employee.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the applicable Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations and demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform the duties.
• Meet any applicable screen-out element; applicants who do not meet it will be eliminated from further consideration.
• Complete a required pre-employment physical.
• Obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Be able to stand for long periods; stand, stoop, bend, reach, and lift items weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate to the job and work area, including hearing protection where required.
• Meet the background suitability or fitness determination requirements for appointment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Refrain from illegal drug use and comply with applicable pre-employment and ongoing drug testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process and preserve diverse equipment, including vehicles, engines, fuel systems, mechanical systems, containers, small arms, and artillery.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs for preservation purposes or to repair broken items.
• Partially disassemble equipment to access internal parts for application of preservatives.
• Examine items for corrosion or deterioration; clean or prepare them and determine the appropriate level of preservation.
• Determine the amount of preservation needed to meet specifications and processing requirements while avoiding damage to unprotected parts.
• Construct standard framing crates, pallets, and similar structures to enclose or support preserved items.

Benefits

• The job announcement notes that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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