About the Position: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The depot's enormous maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: www.redriver.army.mil

Duties

Operate controls to prevent overloads on feeders by maintaining proper voltage on circuits. Perform tests to detect malfunctions on standby operation emergency power. Indicate deterioration of substations by closely monitoring various electrical meters. Change governor settings by operating diesel generator controls to synchronize rotary converters. Troubleshoot multi-fuel engines according to equipment specifications. Implement maintenance repairs as outlined in the Army Regulation 420-42 regulations to follow company policy.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.
• This position requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing over 45 pounds.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires a Journeyman State Electrical License.
• This position requires the incumbent to be subject to call twenty-four hours a day.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Personnel Background Investigation (NACI).
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic (Direct Hire Authority) without more than normal supervision to include maintaining electrical generators to ensure satisfactory operational conditions, troubleshooting equipment such as diesel, gasoline, or multi-fuel engines to determine next course of action, completing work order to capture accurate production. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - ElectronicsIngenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Theory of ElectronicsTrouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)Use of Test Equipment: Electronics Physical Efforts-Work involves lifting, carrying, and handling of objects 25 to 40 pounds for approximately 15% of the time. Work involves continuous physical activity in reaching, bending, turning, stooping, standing and climbing. Working Conditions-Work is performed inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Sometimes required to make repairs and installation outside in bad weather and in work areas that are noisy. There is considerable exposure to dust, fumes, and chemical agents such as PCB. There is the possibility of serious injury or death from contact with high voltage and the employee is subject to the possibility of burns, falls, cuts. bruises, and strains during the course of the work.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DX-APF-W0MCAA RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT - TEXARKANA DO NOT MAIL Texarkana, TX 75507 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk