Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

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: As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic you will perform journeyman-level overhaul, troubleshooting, and repair on heavy construction, industrial, and utility vehicles and machinery for the outside maintenance section at the Oahe Project.

Duties

• •Overhaul, rebuild, and repair heavy-duty mobile equipment, including construction vehicles, tractors, and cranes powered by gasoline, diesel, or multi-fuel engines.
• •Remove, disassemble, rebuild, test, and reinstall complete internal combustion engines, valve assemblies, starters, generators, and ignition components.
• •Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and cross-drive transmissions, differentials, final drives, universal joints, gears, and drive assemblies.
• •Service and repair tracked and wheeled suspensions, steering controls, hydraulic cylinders, and air brake systems, performing welding and bodywork as needed.
• •Diagnose and repair 12V and 24V electrical circuits, controls, instruments, fuel pumps, carburetors, and fuel lines using diagnostic test equipment.
• •Operate heavy haulers, utility vehicles, dump trucks, and boats as required, while assisting with basic shop maintenance and guiding lower-graded mechanics.

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) Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common diagnostic testing, component replacement, and minor-to-moderate repairs on heavy mobile equipment and vehicles. I can perform routine engine tune-ups, adjust linkages and timing, replace worn components (such as starters, alternators, fuel pumps, road wheels, tracks, and brake shoes), and perform basic structural or body touch-ups. I can troubleshoot standard electrical wiring circuits and replace defective assemblies. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing under 45 pounds unassisted, obtains assistance or uses appropriate equipment or safety devices when lifting and moving objects greater than 45 pounds. Physical dexterity is needed to handle tools and work around machinery or equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside, frequently in cramped and awkward positions; shop area is frequently inadequately heated; dirty, greasy and noisy; possibility exists for injury from dropped units and parts, slipping tools, slipping from work position. Inside work is usually performed on concrete floors and involves frequent exposure to exhaust fumes. Work is generally performed outdoors in all extremes of weather, in and over water, in wildland vegetation, in flood control and building structures. Hazards include heat, cold, dust, insect bites and stings, injurious vegetation, electric shock, drowning, work around machinery and heavy equipment, noise, vibration, falls from ladders and high work surfaces, and toxic chemicals. Work requires heavy lifting, continuous standing, walking, or stooping in all extremes of weather, including under wet and muddy conditions on steep or uneven terrain. Work requires special care to avoid injuries.