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Duties

You will perform work involved in the repair and maintenance of a wide range of equipment and vehicles. You will assist higher graded heavy mobile equipment mechanics in the disassembling, repairing, and assembling of major systems, components, and operating mechanisms associated with the vehicle parts that require repair. You will assist, when needed, in the complete overhaul and repair of major systems such as engines, transmissions, drivelines, and hydraulic utility systems. You will remove, adjust, and/or replace defective or worn parts and components. You will replace seals and shaft sealing rings, wiring harnesses, starting switches, sensors, fuel pumps, adjust voltage and current control devices, engine idle, brakes, and transmission linkages. You will clean or replace filters, battery cables, engine components, and injector nozzles. You will complete limited technical inspections in order to locate improperly functioning parts for repair or replacement. You will assist in testing the final product and make final adjustments when assigned. You will be required to sweep, swab, and clean the work area, maintaining a neat, safe and orderly work environment, and may assist in the cleaning of common areas.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You must possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position requires exposure to high noise levels.
• You will be exposed to a variety of unpleasant weather conditions.
• You will work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of equipment in cramped or awkward positions.
• You will frequently lift items, unassisted, weighing up to 40 pounds.
• You will be subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final CONFIDENTIAL security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• The incumbent is responsible for the accountability of tools that are issued to them. Misuse of Government property is cause for disciplinary action, to include removal.

Qualifications

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without no more than normal supervision such as: Perform common tasks such as: repair and maintain a wide range of equipment and vehicles and remove, adjust, and/or replace defective or worn parts and components of said vehicles. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5800 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This position has no education substitute for specialized experience.

Conditions of Employment Continued:

• The employee works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. The work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. The employee works on top of, under, and in tight compartments of equipment in cramped or awkward positions. The employee performs strenuous work while standing, lying, crawling, or sitting. The employee frequently lifts and carries items, unassisted, weighing up to 40 pounds, and often exert similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment. The employee frequently lifts and moves heavier items with assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. The employee is sometimes required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights. Work is performed both inside and outside. When inside, they are frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise which is difficult to talk above. When outside, the employee sometimes work in direct sunlight, bad weather, blowing wind and dust, in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, in mud or snow, in temperatures below freezing, and in wet or icy areas. Workers are exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust, grease, heat, and fumes. The employee is subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls while repairing positioning, and moving equipment.
• The employee must follow prescribed safety practices and the use of appropriate safety equipment such as hearing protective devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods of time.
• The applicant must complete a NACI on SF 85. Failure to obtain a favorable Suitability Determination is grounds for removal. Incumbent is required to access Information Technology (IT) and resources to perform or assist in lawful and authorized governmental functions including access including but not limited to: Total Workforce Management System (TWMS), My Pay, My Biz+, Current publications, and network resources including .mil sites. The misuse of Government IT systems is cause for disciplinary action, to include removal.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL Office of the Commanding General Yuma, AZ 67884 US
• Name: 29 Palms CHRO Recruiting
• Email: [email protected]