This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Position within the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 63rd Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site 4, Maintenance Branch located in Fort Cavazos, Texas.

Duties

Perform complex repairs on heavy mobile equipment. Perform repairs on various types of commercial, combat, tactical and automotive support equipment. Provide guidance and advice to workers regarding proper maintenance procedures. Provide information to supervisor in order to keep him/her abreast of current progress. Pass on instructions from shop supervisor to other workers. Delegate assignments by identifying immediate tasks to be performed. Operate vehicles in order to check work of subordinates. Check the progress of assignments for accuracy and compliance with supervisor's instructions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• This position requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.

Qualifications

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader ~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: pass on instructions, demonstrate work methods; work with other workers; and follow established shop procedures, policies, and other directives. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Work is performed on top of, under, or in tight compartments of equipment in cramped and awkward positions. Work requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning part assemblies and equipment. Occasionally lifts heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. Work is sometimes performed from ladders or work platforms at varying heights. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside. Worker must frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time and is exposed to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, vehicle exhaust fumes and some inclement weather. Worker is subject to burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises and strains.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DE-APF-W6KEAA 63RD US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk