This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) facilities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will serve as a Electromotive Equipment Mechanic, at the Pueblo Chemical Depot in Pueblo, Colorado.

Duties

Independently performs organizational and field maintenance to electric-powered material handling equipment and other self-propelled electric mobile equipment such as forklifts, electric pallet lifts, warehouse trailers, sweepers, etc. Performs trouble shooting procedures, diagnoses trouble, determines and performs repairs, replacements or adjustments required to maintain equipment at an operational level. Interprets wiring and hydraulic schematics while performing inspections and testing of electronic circuitry. Performs maintenance and repair to material handling equipment by using hand tools, testing equipment, hydraulic and wiring schematics along with other various measuring devices of the trade such as micrometers, torque wrenches, and volt meters.

Requirements

• Pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required.
• Position requires a valid State Drivers License.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE SOLICITATION - These positions are being advertised through the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities. Under this authority, competitive rating/ranking and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. 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): I have the ability to perform common repair and overhauls Alternating Current/Direct Current (AC/DC) electrical driven warehouse equipment. I can replace worn or defective parts; installing piston rings, pistons, crankshafts, main bearings, rod bearings, camshaft bearings; facing and reseating valves, adjusting valves and replacing valve guides; overhauling and repair of alternators and starting motors: rebuilding of hydraulic cylinders, jacks, wheel cylinders, master cylinders. Answer service calls. Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment in field/shop location as needed. 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: Work requires standing, stooping, bending, walking, lifting and working in cramped positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds. Assistance is available for heavier items. Close hand eye coordination is required in precision work. Working Conditions: Works outside and inside in a drafty building on concrete floors. Is exposed to dirt, dust, grease, fumes and noise from equipment. Equipment fluids may cause burns or irritation to skin. There is exposure to cuts, bruises, burn and strains. Employee is required to wear safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, protective gloves, face shield, and other protective equipment furnished by the employer as a condition of employment when engaged in tasks, which require the wearing of personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address GT-W0MBAA US ARMY CHEMICAL MATERIALS ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Pueblo, CO 81006 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk