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U.S. Army Sustainment Command Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic in Fort Dix, New Jersey
Summary 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: Performs field and limited sustainment maintenance repairs to commodity 'B', 'C', 'D', 'K', 'L'. Responsibilities Repair, replace, recondition, and rebuild equipment such as mobile and self-propelled cranes, self-propelled howitzers, armored personnel carriers, tanks and tank retrievers (both 12 cylinder) grading equipment, etc. Perform the full range of maintenance repair and overhaul of tactical wheeled vehicles. Repair and overhaul power ground equipment such as electric converters, auxiliary electric power generating units, high pressure (3,500 psi) compressors, portable and fixed air conditioning equipment, and other similar type equipment. Repair air conditioners by replacing brushes, bearings, fans, and thermostats, repairing radiators, pumps, wiring, switch controls, and tubes. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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 without more than normal supervision. ?Perform repairs to wheeled and tracked vehicles, and heavy mobile equipment; make operational checks of completed repairs of wheeled and tracked vehicles; and utilize test equipment to diagnose malfunctions and mechanical discrepancies. - 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 Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: The employee is required to stand, stoop bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Repairs are often completed while the vehicle is overhead. The employee frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 70 pounds. Occasionally incumbent must lift and carry heavier items. Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside. Work is usually performed inside where it is drafty and noisy, and fumes from vehicles are usually present. Subject to extremes of weather and temperature in addition to traffic hazards when road testing equipment. The employee must stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Vehicle fluids, such as battery acids and hydraulic fluids, may cause burns or irritate the skin. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns and stains. May be required to work in awkward positions and cramped quarters for short periods of time. Possibility of injuries from falls while climbing onto and off equipment. Employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection, safety glasses and gloves. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Logistics Career Field position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. This is a Bargaining Unit position.