About this role
Job SummaryVeterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair; modify heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment; utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems, features; controls designed for construction, combat, earth moving, firefighting, and comparable industrial or special applications.
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 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 IDEAL CANDIDATE: Self-motivated and safety conscious technician that can diagnose and repair machinery independently and confidently, 2-5 years' experience in heavy-duty engine, hydraulic and electrical systems preferred. Capacity to lift heavy parts and tools while also being able to work in potentially challenging weather conditions. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge of heavy mobile equipment assembly installation and repair, i.e., bulldozers, road graders, power shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, and missile transporters; and technical practices in order to repair/overhaul major systems, i.e., diesel, multi-fuel and gasoline engines, automatic and manual transmissions, multi-gear assemblies, and a variety of positioning systems.. 2. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. 3. Skill in using measuring ,instruments and test equipment such as engine analyzers dynamometers exhaust analyzers vacuum and fuel pump testers, injectors testers, ignition timers, tachometers, ammeters, and ohmmeters. 4. Skill in troubleshooting mechanical problems, analyzing malfunctions, and determining the extent of repairs necessary. 5. Ability to interpret instructions, technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics, and similar guides to make repairs and modifications. 6. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and modify a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment without more than normal supervision; and use and maintain hand and/or power tools and equipment required to do the work of heavy mobile equipment mechanic. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesTroubleshoots hard-to-locate problems, and identifies defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs to a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment. Repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds a variety of heavy mobile equipment/vehicles such as bulldozers, road graders, power shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, and missile transporters, including their major systems, i.e., diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline engines (including supercharged and turbocharged), automatic/manual transmissions, multi-gear assemblies, and a variety of positioning systems. Conducts functional and performance tests using a wide variety of test procedures and equipment on completed work assignments. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.