Job opening: HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Salary: $30 - 35 per hour
Published at: Nov 02 2023
Employment Type: Multiple Schedules
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The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, & modification of uniquely designed specialized missile transportation, munition handling units and equipment, by Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanics to determine that the physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards, specifications, or other requirements;
Duties
Perform Disassembly of various types of complex and specialized tractors, trailers, vans, munition handling units, and missile support equipment.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and evaluate a wide variety of heavy tractors, trailers, vans, munition handling units, missile support equipment, satellite communications tractors/trailers, and DREP managed ICBM ground system end items.
Perform repairs, modifications, service, and assemble on heavy mobile equipment and munitions handling unit.
Perform all required systems operational testing and checks on a wide variety of heavy tractors, trailers, vans, and missile support equipment/missile handling equipment, munitions handling unit, satellite communications tractors/trailers, and DREP managed ICBM ground system end items.
Performs safety techniques and assures proper fit of required safety and personal protection equipment (PPE) and clothing.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours
- As required, trains and/or guides lower grade personnel.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- May be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice and including overnight stays, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means.
- May be required to participate in contingency situations, real world and exercise
- May require certification for servicing and maintaining automotive air conditioning systems.
- Must receive training on the handling and disposition of hazardous waste.
- Must have or obtain a valid state drivers license.
- May be required to perform duties of supervisor in his/her absence.
- This position requires a physical/medical examination.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Ability To Inspect
Ability To Instruct
Ability To Provide Production Support Service
Ability To Lead Or Supervise
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Effort
Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Works on top of, under, and in tight compartments, performing strenuous work while in cramped or awkward positions.
Frequently lifts and carries items unassisted weighing up to 40 pounds and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment. Frequently lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. May work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights.
Working Conditions
Works both inside and outside. When inside, is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise which is difficult to talk above. When outside, is exposed to inclement weather conditions. Worker is exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust, heat, and fumes. Worker is subject to cuts. Burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use and must be worn for long periods of time.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Hill AFB
7437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
US
- Name: Hill AFB DP2YHA
- Phone: (801) 586-4678
- Email: [email protected]
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