This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Please see "How to Apply Section" for specific details on applying for this position.

Duties

Perform the full range of overhaul and repair work on heavy duty mobile equipment and vehicles powered by internal combustion engines The mechanic is responsible for the full range of overhaul and repair work which may involve such functions as; determining or diagnosing the courses of operating problems and locating defective or worn parts and equipment Install needed parts or assemblies such as pistons, gears, cylinders, etc. and fittings to appropriate tolerances or other specifications; Overhaul and/or rebuild or implement other major repairs to systems and controls, suspension and braking systems, and electrical systems Align and adjust repaired parts or systems to insure the proper operation of the vehicle. Determine the appropriate repair procedure to be used

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess Class B Commercial Driver's license with (N) Tank Endorsement. Endorsement can be obtained within 10 months of employment, if not already in possession.
• Must be able to take and pass a pre-employment physical and one annually thereafter.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must serve a one year probationary period.
• Must be willing to take and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and must be willing and able to pass random drug and alcohol (to include urine analysis) tests thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the common tasks such as repairing or rebuilding systems such as diesel, gasoline, and other types of internal combustion engines; and/or automatic and non-automatic transmissions; and/or heavy duty drive line systems; and/or hydraulic utility systems and controls. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Job Elements:The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Trouble shooting Physical Efforts: Must work frequently in tiring or otherwise uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Must work both top of and underneath vehicles. May perform strenuous work involved in lifting and carrying items of considerable heavy weight (30-50 lbs.). Heavier items may also be lifted with the assistance of other workers and mechanical devices such as jacks or hoists. Working Conditions: Required to work both indoors and outdoors often on concrete floors or on the ground. Indoors, may be exposed to drafts as well as other factors such as exhaust fumes, heat, dirt, and grease. When working outdoors, may at times be exposed to bad weather as well as fumes, dirt, and grease. Exposed to possibility of cuts, burns, bruises, and electric shock.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: David Evinger
• Phone: 267-284-6513
• Email: [email protected]