HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
- You will determine malfunctions with mobile equipment to make repairs or replace defective parts.
- You will determine sequence of operations, skill set requirements, material, tooling, and facilities needed to accomplish heavy mobile equipment work assignments.
- You will follow verbal instructions from supervisor while performing heavy mobile equipment repairs.
- You will use hoisting equipment to lift heavy items (e.g., engine parts) on heavy mobile equipment.
- You will perform services on heavy mobile equipment up to 26,001 pounds or more.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Class A CDL license.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- Required to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification Card (OF-346) that annotates the size and type of vehicles approved to operate to include forklifts rated up to 60,000 pounds.
Qualifications
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including: 1) Troubleshooting defective components in such subsystems as ignition, emission, electronic and computer controlled systems, injection systems; 2) Installing and aligning internal combustion engines, hoisting machinery and related equipment; 3) Installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories such as filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, and other items of similar complexity; 4) Reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics; 5) Utilizing basic tools common to the occupation (e.g., wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, brake tools, and screwdrivers).
**NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.**
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
This announcement uses the STRL for Mission Support direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
A 40-hour work week is typical for this position.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The incumbent is required to be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and operate vibrating tools, such as pneumatic and electric impact wrenches, dollies, hand trucks, mobile hoists, and jib cranes for movement of heavy equipment. The incumbent receives assistance from co-workers in physical movement of heavier equipment or accessories. Work requires sitting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing and assuming strained or awkward positions to accomplish work for long periods. May be required to work at high elevations. Work may involve repetitive motion actions in accomplishing certain work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The incumbent is regularly working under and around heavy equipment. The incumbent may be required to work outdoors and may be exposed to varying weather conditions, as well as grease, oils, fuels, solvents, dirt, dust, hazardous materials and fumes. The incumbent must wear required personal protective safety gear such as earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, hardhats, and safety shoes. Is occasionally exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, skin irritations, bruises, electric shock and sprains while repairing/ inspecting equipment.
Eyesight. The incumbent must have minimum vision of 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 Snellen in the other eye, with or without glasses/contact lenses.
Color Perception. The incumbent must be able to distinguish red, green, and yellow colors regardless of position of colors.
Hearing. The incumbent's hearing, with or without hearing aid, must test 15/20 for ordinary conversation in one ear.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Class A CDL license.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- Required to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification Card (OF-346) that annotates the size and type of vehicles approved to operate to include forklifts rated up to 60,000 pounds.
Qualifications
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including: 1) Troubleshooting defective components in such subsystems as ignition, emission, electronic and computer controlled systems, injection systems; 2) Installing and aligning internal combustion engines, hoisting machinery and related equipment; 3) Installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories such as filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, and other items of similar complexity; 4) Reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics; 5) Utilizing basic tools common to the occupation (e.g., wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, brake tools, and screwdrivers).
**NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.**
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
This announcement uses the STRL for Mission Support direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
A 40-hour work week is typical for this position.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The incumbent is required to be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and operate vibrating tools, such as pneumatic and electric impact wrenches, dollies, hand trucks, mobile hoists, and jib cranes for movement of heavy equipment. The incumbent receives assistance from co-workers in physical movement of heavier equipment or accessories. Work requires sitting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing and assuming strained or awkward positions to accomplish work for long periods. May be required to work at high elevations. Work may involve repetitive motion actions in accomplishing certain work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The incumbent is regularly working under and around heavy equipment. The incumbent may be required to work outdoors and may be exposed to varying weather conditions, as well as grease, oils, fuels, solvents, dirt, dust, hazardous materials and fumes. The incumbent must wear required personal protective safety gear such as earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, hardhats, and safety shoes. Is occasionally exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, skin irritations, bruises, electric shock and sprains while repairing/ inspecting equipment.
Eyesight. The incumbent must have minimum vision of 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 Snellen in the other eye, with or without glasses/contact lenses.
Color Perception. The incumbent must be able to distinguish red, green, and yellow colors regardless of position of colors.
Hearing. The incumbent's hearing, with or without hearing aid, must test 15/20 for ordinary conversation in one ear.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.