This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic in the Outside Maintenance Section at the Omaha District, Operations Division, Big Bend Project.

Duties

Perform the full range of overhaul and repair work on heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. Replace starters, generators, ignition, and wiring. Remove transmission, completely disassemble, replace defective selector rods, gears, pressure pump, bearings, clutch discs, pressure plates, bands, clutches, pumps, starters, bearings, valve bodies, etc. Replace and adjust tracks; replace and adjust road wheels, road wheel bearings, idler wheels, idler bearings and oil seals; replace suspension arms, torsion bars, stabilizer bars, etc. Repair braking systems. Repair and adjust power and mechanical steering systems and as required. Diagnose and repair all types of failures in electrical systems. Inspect and test equipment and units which will not operate or operate improperly. Repair and replace wiring; removes, tests, repairs, and replaces defective assemblies and parts, i.e., line switches, relays, etc. Diagnose and repair fuel system failures. Repair and replace carburetors, fuel pumps, and fuel lines. Perform engine tune-ups and final adjustments. Perform maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles. Operate, navigate, and is responsible for maintenance of several types of boats and floating equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment and annual physical required.
• This is a random drug and alcohol testing position under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) depending on weight of vehicles operated and assigned location.

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 have the ability to perform common maintenance functions of disassembling, repairing, and/or assembling major systems, components, and/or operating mechanisms on heavy mobile equipment. Ability to perform maintenance such as changing oil, lubricating and repairing tires, and repairing carburetors, fuel pumps and fuel lines. Must have a good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic theory applying to heavy duty vehicles. Work under close 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ07 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-OMAHA DO NOT MAIL Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk