Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

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Overview
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Red River Army Depot, TX

No matching locations found.

Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $27.89 - $32.59 per hour Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Promotion potential 10

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent - Multiple Appointment Types

Occupations and job series

• 5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No
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Announcement number DLADist-26-13025370-MP Control number 879636100

This job is open to
Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

"Federal employee" means current and former permanent competitive service employees and Special authorities (Interchange Agreement agency employees). Veterans eligibilities include 30% or more Disabled Vet, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), and Eligible Veterans (VRA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may apply. EO 12721 and DoD Civilian Spouse eligibles may also apply.

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Duties

• Performs diagnostic, overhaul, rebuild and repair work on a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) up to 70k lifting capacity, (gasoline, electric, and/or diesel) as well as heavy mobile industrial and combat/tactical equipment.
• Analyzes malfunctions and determines the extent of repairs necessary by visual and auditory examinations and by the use of a wide variety of test equipment.
• Rebuilds and repairs work including advanced hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and controls.
• Diagnoses, rebuilds, or repairs electrical systems and subsystems and makes technical adjustments to complex machinery including engines, automatic and manual transmissions, gear reduction systems, driveline assemblies, and positioning systems.
• Interprets and applies manufacturers' repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, and diagnostic codes.
• Troubleshoots intricate timing requirements and complex fuel injection systems.
• Selects and complies with appropriate repair procedures, researches parts in technical manuals, and fits and installs components like pistons, valves, and gears to precise tolerances.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within Red River, Texas.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license/certification to operate government vehicles. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid MHE license.
• Must obtain and maintain an EPA Section 609 HVAC certification.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Effort
This position requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. The employee must handle objects weighing up to 40 pounds and apply similar effort when pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools. Heavier items are to be lifted and moved with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes.

The work is often performed in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. For example, the employee may work on top of or under vehicles in cramped or awkward positions and will perform strenuous tasks while standing, lying, or sitting.

Working Conditions
The employee works both inside and outside. Indoor work environments may include exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise levels that make conversation difficult. When working outside, the employee may be exposed to inclement weather, including mud, snow, and wet or icy surfaces. The work typically involves handling parts and systems that are dirty, oily, or greasy, and there is frequent exposure to irritation from dust, heat, and fumes.

This position presents a frequent risk of cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment. The employee may also be exposed to chemical burns and skin irritation from acids, fluids, and lubricants.

The employee must follow all prescribed safety practices and consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE). Required PPE includes hearing protection, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. It should be noted that some of this equipment may be uncomfortable to wear and may be required for long periods.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/ . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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