Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Air Education and Training Command; Holloman (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command at Holloman AFB, NM seeks a dedicated technician to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and maintain a range of heavy and automotive equipment. You will apply the OPM WG-5800 standards, use diagnostic tools, and follow manuals to ensure safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, performing repairs, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to safety directives and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a variety of heavy and light vehicles and vehicular equipment for troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety practices and environmental directives for handling hazardous materials.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic test equipment.
• Ability to interpret manufacturers' repair manuals, technical specs, schematics, and safety manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, provide training to others, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot a variety of heavy and light vehicles and equipment to diagnose faults.
• Overhaul and repair systems and components; modify or rebuild as needed.
• Follow manuals and specifications to maintain, repair, overhaul, and tear down equipment.
• Operate and interpret diagnostic test equipment and tools.
• Communicate findings, train others, and maintain records.

Skills

Vehicle knowledge

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Tools & test equipment

Tech manuals

Communication & training

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and maintain a variety of types of heavy mobile and automotive equipment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the position without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS

• 1. Knowledge of a variety of types of heavy and light vehicles and vehicular equipment sufficient to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, tear down/rebuild, and maintain systems and components.
• 2. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and environmental directives pertaining to handling hazardous materials.
• 3. Skill in troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in a variety of types of heavy and light vehicles and vehicular equipment.
• 4. Skill in using a variety of hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic test equipment.
• 5. Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, safety manuals, and similar guides sufficient to effectively maintain, repair, overhaul, and tear down/rebuild equipment components and systems.
• 6. Ability to communicate effectively, provide training to others, and maintain records.

Physical Effort

The employee works in tiring, awkward, or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. Work is performed on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles. Frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, and crouching is required. Frequent lifting, handling, and carrying of parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds is required. Similar effort is exerted in pushing, pulling, and positioning heavy parts, assemblies, and equipment.

Working Conditions

Usually works indoors on concrete surfaces and is exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and loud noise. When working outside, the employee is exposed to inclement weather conditions. The worker is constantly exposed to irritations and discomfort from dirt, dust, and fumes. Worker is subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.