Job opening: HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Salary: $67 890 - 79 223 per year

Published at: Nov 29 2023

Company: Air Education and Training Command

Employment Type: Full-time

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, and modify firefighting vehicles and, as necessary, a variety of heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment, which have utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems, features, or controls designed for such purposes as firefighting

Duties

- Troubleshoot hard-to-locate problems, identifies defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs to variety of firefighting vehicles and, as necessary, a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment. - Repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds primarily a variety of firefighting vehicles and as needed, heavy mobile equipment/vehicles. - Conducts functional and performance tests using a wide variety of test procedures and equipment on completed work assignments. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
May require certification for servicing and maintaining automotive air conditioning systems.
Must receive training on the handling and disposition of hazardous waste.
As required trains and/or guides lower grade personnel.

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 Group. 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 ability to do the work of a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 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: 1. Knowledge of firefighting vehicles essential, while heavy mobile vehicles/equipment helpful. Areas include assembly, installation, and repair, i.e., eras and structural fire trucks, bulldozers, road graders, power shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, and missile transporters. 2. Knowledge of technical practices in order to repair, overhaul, and diagnose major systems, i.e., firefighting water and agent dispensing systems, emergency lighting/sirens, diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline engines, automatic and manual transmissions, multi-gear assemblies, and a variety of positioning systems. 3.Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. 4. Skill in using measuring instruments and test equipment such as engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, vacuum and fuel pump testers, injector testers, ignition timers, tachometers, ammeters, and ohmmeters. 5. Skill intro troubleshooting mechanical problems, analyzing malfunctions, and determining the extent of repairs necessary. 6. Ability to maintain, troubles shoot, overhaul, repair, and modify firefighting vehicles, and a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment without more than normal supervision. Physical Effort: Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouch g. Works on top of, under, and in tight compartments, performing strenuous work while in cramped or awkward position. 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 workers 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, bums, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as ear device, 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. 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.