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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DIB/MRTFB Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position repairs and overhauls gasoline and diesel engines and their systems and components.

Duties

Repair and test hydraulic and electric motor traction systems. Rebuild, overhaul, and repair gasoline and diesel engine powered heavy mobile equipment and vehicles. Repair automatic and non-automatic transmission, brake systems, and hydraulic operating systems and controls. Troubleshoot and repair electrical control power systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Travel required off base less than 25% of the time.

Qualifications

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 Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common tasks performing preventative maintenance for gasoline and diesel engine powered heavy mobile equipment and vehicles for prevention mechanical problems, such as replacing spark plugs and changing or replenishing engine fluids and filters; changing or replenishing transmission fluid and replacing brake pads; and adding hydraulic fluid to hydraulic operating systems. I can ensure needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for periods of time, with frequent bending, reaching, stretching and crouching. Climbs on and under equipment in awkward positions and in tight compartments. Handles heavy items weighing up to 100 pounds and exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning items. Handles and moves heavier items with assistance from other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists or cranes. Works from ladders or platforms at varying heights. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors and 60% to 70% of the time works outdoors in all types of weather; works in very dirty and noisy atmosphere. Exposed to irritants and hazards such as dust, grease, fumes, moving objects and unsure footing. Work environment and processes provide potential for cuts, burns, irritations, bruises, electrical shock and injuries from falls. Uses protective equipment such as eyewear, hard hats, hard toe shoes, hearing protectors and respirators which may be uncomfortable to wear or use and may be worn for long periods of time.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GL-W390AA MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT DO NOT MAIL McAlester, OK 74501 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk