Maintenance Mechanic (MVO)

industrial maintenance jobs; Murfreesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform diverse maintenance and repair tasks across electrical, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and crane operation. The role requires interpreting work orders and leading maintenance personnel to execute tasks efficiently on projects.

Applicants must meet physical requirements, obtain necessary state licenses for water treatment and operating equipment, and be prepared for year-round outdoor work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks on heavy equipment, welding as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds (up to 100 with assistance) and work in varied conditions.
• Background check, pre-employment and fitness requirements, and ability to obtain required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, graders, backhoes and loaders.
• Follow work orders and instructions to guide maintenance personnel.
• Maintain campgrounds, roads, and utilities, including water and electrical layouts.
• Perform minor engine repairs on diesel, marine, and other heavy equipment.
• Assist in water treatment, crane operation, and other trades as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Welding techniques

Maintenance and repair

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Maintenance Mechanic and performs a variety of maintenance and repair functions in areas such as electrical, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, painting, roofing, water treatment, automotive, wastewater treatment, crane operation, and others.

Major Duties

• Uses a variety of electric arc processes.
• Performs as a heavy equipment operator of engineering and construction equipment, including but not limited to: bulldozers, graders, backhoes, trench diggers and front-end loaders.
• Utilizes established work orders, schedules, and standing verbal or written instructions to direct maintenance personnel to perform their duties.
• Assists in the maintenance and modifications of campgrounds, roads, recreation areas boats. Prepares areas for water line lay outs electrical lay outs campsite layouts.
• Makes minor repairs to engines and mechanical equipment, diesel, marine, and stationary engines, and heavy equipment such as crawler tractors mini ex.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with thisposition.
• The Government has a Licensing Program which includes but is not limited to Dump Truck,Truck and Trailer, Crane, Forklift, and Construction Equipment.
• Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a valid state sewage treatment plant operator'slicense commensurate with the level required to operate the project's sewage treatment plant(s).
• Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a valid state water treatment plant operator'slicense commensurate with the level required to operate the project's water plant(s).
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a current Corps of Engineers motorboat operator's licenseincluding all requirements of the District Licensing Policy.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment.
• Heavy physical lifting is required of this position. Incumbent must be able to lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Incumbent must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position.
• Incumbent may be required to perform wildfire suppression duties.
• Pre employment and annual physical required.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Required to observe established safe working procedures; and, wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

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) Maintenance Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common maintenance and repair tasks which includes operating a variety of heavy equipment; utilizing welding techniques to repair new or existing parts to floating, stationary, or mobile machinery equipment; and performing, planning, and/or preparing routine services of equipment and floating plant to ensure compliance for in-progress and/or final work. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling. Work may be done in awkward and cramped positions. Frequently handles objects weighing from 20 to 50 pounds and, occasionally lifts objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds when setting up work and equipment, and when completing assignments.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done indoors and outdoors, sometimes in bad weather. Work involves exposure to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, heat, cold, flying sparks, glare of torches and heated materials, possibility of eye injuries, electrical shock, burns, cuts, bruises, and sprains. Works on parts or systems which are dirty, oily, or greasy. Subject to drowning when working from boats. Subject to snake bites. Subject to hot, cold and inclement weather when working on a vessel and during field repairs. Subject to the motion of the vessel, and to the possibility of drowning when working on a floating vessel.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional Information

• 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 #17 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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.

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