***THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.*** This position is for a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, Position Description Number D2431000 located at the 165th Logistics Readiness Squadron in Garden City, Georgia. This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Air National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Open nationwide to Air Force Active Duty, Reserves, and National Guard.

Duties

As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, WG-5803-10, you will: Repair, adjust, overhaul, perform major repairs, and maintenance on military and commercial designed heavy mobile equipment and special purpose vehicles. Inspect repairs, overhaul and test major systems including gasoline, diesel, electric powered hybrid, multi-fuel, turbine, and other types of internal combustion engines, which may be turbo-charged or blower assisted, automatic or manual transmissions, including those with power take offs, cross-drive transmissions, hydraulic, electric, pneumatic systems and controls, fluid pumping systems, turrets, winches and four wheel steering systems. Systematically analyze malfunctions and the cause of mechanical failure by means of visual and auditory checks, use computer-controlled test equipment, engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges in order to determine the exact nature of extent of repairs or adjustments necessary to complete work. Use specialized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems in complex state-of-the-art electric and electronic systems to identify and replace defective components such as computer control modules, sensors, solenoids, digitized components, and circuits. Develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines. Modify parts to fit, or improvise modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions. Make design modifications to meet special requirements, make adjustment or perform tests. Remove, disassemble overhauls, modify adjusts, and repairs, engines, transmissions, or sub-assemblies in accordance with the proper procedures and specifications. Reassemble engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies, make adjustments, test and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment. Determine serviceability by operational driving test. Perform body repair and corrosion control, refinish and repaint surfaces as required. Repair and/or replace body parts, locks, glass, etc. and determine if additional repairs are required. Repairs may be accomplished by using welding equipment, power tools, hand tools and other specialized equipment. Clean, test, and repair radiators/oil coolers and associated parts. Test, service, and repair vehicle air conditioning systems following manufacturers and environmental guidelines. Replace or repair tires, tubes and balances wheel assemblies. Prepare, maintain and submit applicable maintenance work orders for man-hour and data collection accounting, to include completing forms to reflect work performed or delayed and parts and maintenance required. Assist in establishing and maintaining adequate shop stock, special levels parts, and appropriate shop support equipment and tools. Inspect, maintain, and operate all appropriate shop equipment. Research and assist in requisitioning materials, parts and equipment necessary to perform the vehicle maintenance/management mission. Assist in review and updating maintenance technical orders, shop operating instructions, commercial publications, MAJCOM and local publications, as well as other pertinent directives. Provide expert support to the Customer Service Center to various unit members. Participate as OJT Instructor in the vehicle maintenance area. Conduct instructional classes on methods and procedures of operation and maintenance concerning all aspects of vehicle repairs and assigned shop maintenance support equipment. Evaluate effectiveness of instruction, documents and maintain individual /section training and qualification records. Assist in conducting the local occupational safety and health training program, to include compliance with directives and procedures for proper disposal of hazardous waste products within the functional area. Fully comprehend and comply with federal, state and local environmental laws and the requirements in Air Force Occupational, Safety and Health Standard (AFOSHSTD). Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR STATE INCENTIVES MANAGER TO DETERMINE IF ACCEPTING THIS POSITION WILL AFFECT ANY BONUS RECEIVED FROM THE MILITARY.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a state driver’s license.

Qualifications

Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume. Military Grades: SSgt - MSgt Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: Non-specific. General Experience: Candidate must possess experience or training that has provided the skill to make repairs or the ability to assist with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts. Specialized Experience: Candidate must possess at least 18 months experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems; experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment; experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems; experience in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on heavy mobile vehicles, equipment and systems.

Contacts

• Address GA 165th LRS 1401 Robert B Miller Jr Drive Garden City, GA 31408-9001 US
• Name: Rona Howard
• Phone: 678-569-5721
• Email: [email protected]