Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

U.S. Department of Defense; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government military organization is seeking a military technician for the 99th Readiness Division in Richmond. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining a variety of tactical and construction equipment. Candidates must be active members of the U.S. Army Reserve and achieve a Class A CDL within 90 days. A medical exam and security investigation are prerequisites for employment. This position may also offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus.

Benefits

Potential $5,000 recruitment bonus

Qualifications

• Active membership as a soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• Must possess a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• A medical examination and a Personnel Security Investigation are required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various types of equipment.
• Perform operational inspections and preventative maintenance checks.
• Assist in complex repairs like replacing engines and transmissions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance of construction and tactical equipment

Operational inspections

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position

This position is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 90 located in Richmond, Virginia.

This position may offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus (see Additional Information Section).

Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of construction, industrial, combat, tactical and power generation equipment. Equipment may include bulldozers, graders, tractors, trucks, armored personnel carriers, generators, forklifts, etc.
• Repair and replace components of the cooling, braking, exhaust, power train, or hydraulic systems on combat and tactical, automotive, and powered support equipment.
• Remove, adjust or replace defective or worn parts and components.
• Perform operational inspections and ensure vehicles are properly serviced and repaired; perform preventative maintenance checks and services; and perform minor body work.
• Assist higher graded repairers in the performance of more complex repairs such as removing, repairing or replacing major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, steering boxes, and fuel injection pumps.
• Operate motor vehicles to check work.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
• This position requires a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.