Job opening: HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC HELPER
Salary: $27 - 32 per hour
Published at: Jun 25 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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: This position is with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Logistics Readiness Center, Maintenance Division Ground Maintenance Branch on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Duties
Perform preparatory work for higher graded mechanics in the repair and overhaul of heavy mobile equipment.
Separate common hazardous materials into specified categories.
Inventory and requisition bench stock parts under supervision of higher level mechanic.
Obtain tools and replacement parts for the repair and overhaul of heavy mobile equipment.
Operate a computer in order to inventory, order, receive, and issue parts and equipment.
Operate a forklift of up to 10,000 lbs to store, retrieve components, and assemblies in storage area.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (NACI) security clearance.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a forklift license or certification within 6 months after hire.
- This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a Hazardous Material certification within 6 months after hire.
- This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete a pre-employment physical and annually thereafter.
- This position may require the incumbent to travel (TDY) up to 10% of the time.
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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
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 HELPER without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the common Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Helper duties. I perform the less difficult tasks is prime. I perform preparatory work for higher graded mechanics in the repair and overhaul of heavy mobile equipment by retrieving tools, retrieving replacement parts, utilize tools by tightening nuts and bolts, cleaning and lubricating parts, and holding components and assemblies in place for higher graded mechanics as needed. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - 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)Use of Measuring Instruments
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing 50-60 pounds; occasionally handles heavier items. Uses lifting devices such as overhead cranes, hoists and forklifts to lift and position heavy items such as engines
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a large maintenance building which is generally well lighted and ventilated. Exposed to exhaust fumes, chemicals, excessive noise dirt, oil, grease, battery acid, etc. Subject to cuts, bruises, back strains, shocks, burns and skin irritation. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety clothing and equipment as required.
Contacts
- Address GK-W6YXAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-404TH AFSB
DO NOT MAIL
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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