Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Performs a full range of maintenance processes such as disassembly, repair, overhaul, modification, alignment, diagnosis, and testing.

Duties

Disassembles equipment by disconnecting and removing units such as engines, transmissions, final drives, and various other assemblies and components. Determines work methods to be used in disassembling equipment. Reconditions equipment by replacing/overhauling parts, components, parts and major assemblies which entails the installation, hook up and connection of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, and final adjustments. Performs diagnostic and test functions in determining equipment serviceability, in tracing and locating defects, and in determining cause of malfunctions. Uses precision test equipment such as vacuum gages voltmeters, ohmmeters, micrometers and related special tools. Works with equipment specialists and area supervisors to fuel assets that are not easily transported or have access to a permanent fuel point. Operates fuel truck in various on and offroad situations and dispense fuel as needed. Uses trucks to deliver supplies, large equipment, and trash dumpsters/roll-offs. Transports government owned vehicles to/from commercial repair and service providers as needed. Assembles heavy duty hydraulic systems; determines component serviceability; disassembles, inspects, repairs and assembles components, and road tests, and troubleshoots as needed.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires a pre-employment physical and thereafter.
• A Commercial Drivers License is required to be held and maintained for this position.
• TDY travel is occasionally required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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 an Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision, which includes rebuilding, overhauling, tearing down, reassembling, repairing and/or modifying a wide range of types and sizes of heavy mobile equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble ShootingUse of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORTWork is performed in a variety of positions which are uncomfortable, awkward, and tiring. Work also involves a considerable amount of bending, stretching, climbing, and stooping, either under or on vehicles. Frequently lifts and handles parts and equipment up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved/lifted with overhead hoists, cranes, forklifts or assistance from other workers. Must be able to fuel vehicles by operating standard fueling equipment as found on industry standard refueling tankers. Frequently will drag hoses in excess of 75' to reach equipment to be fueled. WORKING CONDITIONSWorks inside where there is frequent exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, dust, fumes, dirt, oil, and grease while standing on hard surfaces. Frequently works outside with the possibility of exposure to adverse weather conditions such as temperature extremes, rain, and snow. There is frequent exposure to cuts, burns, bruises, shocks, and strains and the possibility of skin irritation from vehicle fluids.

Contacts

• Address GL-W39Z02 US ARMY JMC LETTERKENNY MUNITIONS CTR DO NOT MAIL Chambersburg, PA 17201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk