Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve Command (DOA); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

U.S. Army Reserve Command seeks a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic in Nashville, TN, under Direct Hire Authority for DoD personnel. This is a permanent, full-time position with occasional travel and a 5% business travel requirement. Relocation assistance may be provided.

The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment, with a CDL class A required within 90 days. Active Army Reserve membership is mandatory before start date.

Qualifications

• Active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Medical examination prior to employment.
• Background investigation required (suitability).
• Drug testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain heavy mobile equipment.
• Remove and repair major systems or components including power packs and transmissions.
• Make idle speed, current, brake, and transmission linkage adjustments.
• Perform inspections and mechanical diagnostics to locate faults and perform maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance to unit personnel.
• Operate motor vehicles to perform duties of this position.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Operate heavy vehicles

Reading technical manuals

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 is a military technician position with the 81st Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 153 located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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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 is a military technician position with the 81st Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 153 located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Nashville, TN
No matching locations found.
Work site options

Telework eligible

No

Remote job

No

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

$27.51 – $32.10 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 9

Promotion potential

:

None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

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

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Not Required

Financial disclosure required

No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

SDDE-27-13104917-DHA

Control number

890809500

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of heavy mobile equipment.
• Remove and repair major systems or components of equipment to include power packs, transmissions, transfers, gear reduction units, injector pumps, air conditioners, fuel pumps and alternators.
• Make idle speed, current, brake, and transmission linkage adjustments.
• Perform initial and in-process inspections; perform mechanical diagnostics and troubleshoot to localize defects and determine cause of malfunction; perform mechanical maintenance on defective parts; and perform minor body work
• Provide technical assistance to unit personnel.
• Operate motor vehicles to perform the duties of this position.

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 90 days of employment
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.

Qualifications

This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html

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(n) Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: troubleshoot, maintain and repair heavy mobile equipment to include performance of preventative maintenance checks and services; repair, replace, install, or make adjustments to mobile equipment components and parts; and conduct various operational tests to perform final inspection. – 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• This position is obligated.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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 Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes includes 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. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment.
• 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’s interest.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentive, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.