Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairier

U.S. Army Reserve Command; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Reserve Command in Anniston, Alabama, is seeking a Military Technician under the Direct Hire Authority to maintain and repair heavy equipment.

The position requires performing preventive maintenance checks, conducting inspections, and operating equipment to verify work, under minimal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen-out element and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without excessive supervision.

Qualifications

• Screen Out Element requires ability to perform heavy vehicle maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Duties include preventive maintenance checks and services, basic inspections, and operating equipment to verify repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services.
• Conduct basic operational inspections to ensure vehicles are properly serviced.
• Operate equipment to verify work and safety of repairs.

Skills

Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair

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 is a Military Technician position with the 81st Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 158 located in Anniston, Alabama.

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

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities.

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 Repairier ~ without more than normal supervision. 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 insure the vehicles are properly serviced;
• 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.