Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve Command (DOA)

Fort Sheridan (IL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 49,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Drug testing

Job summary

The 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 138, located at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, is seeking qualified candidates under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to fill a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic position in the WG 8 pay band. This permanent, full-time vacancy requires U.S.

citizenship, active Army Reserve membership, a Class A CDL within 180 days, and the ability to perform maintenance on heavy equipment such as bulldozers and recovery vehicles; relocation benefits may be

Qualifications

Screen Out Element: Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision.
You must demonstrate you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and power generation equipment (bulldozers, trucks, armored personnel carriers, tracked recovery vehicles, generators, forklifts).
Repair and replace components of cooling, braking, exhaust, powertrain, or hydraulic systems on combat and tactical equipment.
Remove, adjust, or replace defective parts and components.
Perform operational inspections and ensure vehicles are serviced and repaired; perform preventive maintenance checks and services; perform minor body work.
Assist higher graded repairers with more complex repairs (engines, transmissions, differentials, steering boxes, fuel injection pumps).
Operate motor vehicles to check work.

Job description

Summary

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 military technician position is with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 138, located at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Learn more about this agency.

Location

Fort Sheridan, IL. 1 vacancy in the following location: Fort Sheridan, IL.

Telework eligible

Remote job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.

Salary

$30.30 – $35.40 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 8

Promotion potential

None

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel – The business travel requirement is 5%.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Supervisory status

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Not Required

Financial disclosure required

No. Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

SDDE-27-13105735-DHA

Control number

890944400

Qualifications for U.S. Citizenship

This job is open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and power generation equipment. Equipment includes bulldozers, trucks, armored personnel carriers, tracked recovery vehicles, generators and forklifts.
Repair and replace components of the cooling, braking, exhaust, power train, or hydraulic systems on a 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.

Conditions of employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
This position requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.
This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.

Qualifications

Position is announced as a standing register (open continuous recruitment): Cut Off: applications will be reviewed on the final day of each month, approximately every 30 days. Application packages received after this date will be evaluated at a future cutoff date to be determined based on the needs of the agency. Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

Who May Apply: US Citizens. 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 a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: perform preventive maintenance checks and services; conducting basic operational inspections to ensure the vehicles are properly serviced; and operate equipment to check work. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort

Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Works on top of, under, or in tight compartments of equipment in cramped and awkward positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning part assemblies and equipment. Occasionally lifts heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. Work is sometimes performed from ladders or work platforms at varying heights.

Working Conditions

Work is performed inside and occasionally outside. The incumbent must frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time. The incumbent is exposed to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, and vehicle exhaust fumes. Incumbent is exposed to some inclement weather such as wind and rain. Subject to burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and strains.

Additional attributes

This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary is based on the local prevailing rate.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Candidate Expectations

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.

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. Learn more about federal benefits.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required documents

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

Resume

Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer’s name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what’s in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.