This position functions as an Automotive Mechanic for Engineering Service, VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, TX. This position will normally be set on first shift schedule but could be assigned various shifts depending on program needs. Flow of work assignments will from Fleet General Supervisor and/or through the Operations Supervisor.

Duties

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until August 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 1, 2024. Period of Eligibility: For open continuous announcements, the period of eligibility of your application will be 90 days. After that time, you must update your application through your USA Jobs account if you would like to be made active again. Duties include, but are not limited to: Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and overhauls a variety of portable and stationary engine powered equipment; heavy duty systems, assemblies, and parts, including major systems, such as, diesel and gasoline engines; automatic and manual transmissions and gear reduction systems; driveline assemblies including differentials, power dividers, and dual speed axles; hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems including their mechanical, hydraulic and electric controls. Diagnoses and corrects defects arising in all internal combustion engines including emergency diesel driven generators, tractors, lawn mowers, diesel engines, and all related equipment. Incumbent performs assigned tasks independently with help only on unusual or difficult situations. Occasionally, directs a maintenance worker assigned to work with the mechanic on special assignments where it is necessary for more than one man. to accomplish a job. Responds to calls at various hours when automotive and mechanical equipment failure warrants overtime work. Disassembles, repairs and reassembles the complete prime mover. This includes completely overhauls the engine, including piston rings, pistons, valves, bearings, cylinder walls, engine head reconditioning and all related auxiliaries; such as carburetor, ignition, timing sequence, power level development, and fuel injection and compression systems used on diesel prime mover. Repairs transmission, final drive assembly, steering mechanisms, brakes and all auxiliaries used on all VA owned self propelled equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Automotive Mechanic/PD078910 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/30/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Without more than normal supervision (screen-out) Ability to Do the Work of the position Without More Than Normal Supervision Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Troubleshooting 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Heavy lifting (45 pounds over ), Heavy carrying (45 pounds over), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (8 hours), standing (8 hours), crawling (8 hours), kneeling (8 hours), repeated bending (8 hours), climbing, legs only (8 hours), climbing, use of legs and arms, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid permitted). Working conditions: outside and inside, excessive heat, excessive cold, excessive humidity, excessive dampness or chilling, Dry atmosphere conditions, excessive noise (intermittent), dust, silicia, asbestos, etc, solvents (degreasing agents), slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around machinery with moving parts, working around moving objects or vehicles, working on ladders or scaffolding, working below ground, working alone.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]