About the Position: Working either in the field or on the reservation, performs the full range of tasks involved in the overhaul, maintenance, modification, and major repair of gasoline and diesel powered heavy duty mobile industrial equipment, vehicles and floating plant. For example: bulldozers, road graders, draglines, survey boats, cranes, 125 ton Floating Derrick (crane), and similar heavy construction and earth moving equipment.

Duties

Traces and locates defects and determines the nature and extent of repairs to heavy mobile equipment, vehicles and floating plant. Repairs to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic auxiliary systems, components, and controls. Incumbent works either in the field or on the reservation. Performs the full range of tasks involved in the overhaul, maintenance, modification, and major repair of gasoline and diesel powered heavy duty mobile industrial equipment, vehicles and floating plant.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Physical Examination required.
• Designated Drug Test Program
• One year probationary may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Overhauling, rebuilding, and major repair of systems such as the following: (1) diesel, gasoline, diesel electric, diesel hydraulic, and other types of internal combustion engines; (2) automatic and non-automatic transmissions; (3) heavy duty drive line systems; (4) hydraulic utility systems and controls. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT The work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Work is sometimes performed on the top of and under vehicles in cramped or awkward positions. Does strenuous work while standing, lying or sitting. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds, and often puts forth similar effort in pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed inside and outside, subject to all types of weather conditions. There is frequent exposure to irritation and discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and from hard, damp floors or ground. Typically works on parts and systems which are dirty, oily, or greasy. There is also frequent exposure to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment; and danger to skin and eyes from acid, fluids, and lubricants. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment and protective clothing as required.

Contacts

• Address GY-APF-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70160 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk