Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. (1) Using testing, measurement, or diagnostic equipment such as dynameters, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, pressure gauges etc.; 2) Troubleshooting repairs needed on a variety of heavy mobile equipment, systems, or assemblies; and 3) Operating equipment such as forklifts, cranes, trucks, etc. – Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires constant standing, kneeling, crawling, laying, and walking on concrete floors. Required to lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Items weighing more than 40 pounds are normally lifted with assistance of another worker or with a mechanical device. Requires prolonged working in cramped, awkward, tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work in restricted or confined spaces. Requires frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, stretching, and climbing on or under large vehicles. Some overhead work is required. May be required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights. Requires good hand, eye, and foot coordination in the manipulation of gears, pedals and steering wheel of fork lift, motor vehicle, and other equipment operation. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside. Inside work areas are frequently inadequately heated and cooled. The incumbent is exposed to extreme temperature changes, drafts, chemical, and exhaust fumes. Incumbent is exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold and freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in dirty, muddy, wet or icy areas when outdoors. May be required to work in awkward positions and cramped quarters for short periods of time. Frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, cold, fumes, and from hard, damp floors or ground. Typically works with equipment systems and parts which are dirty, oily, or greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, bumps, bruises, sprains, strains, electrical shock, skin irritation, eye damage, and hearing loss while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment. Often exposed to possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids and lubricants. Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of the job and do not meet criteria for compensation by environmental or hazard pay.
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th AFSB, Logistics Readiness Center Maintenance Division located at Fort Cavazos.