Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (Title 32)

As a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (TITLE 32) WGyou will maintain troubleshoot overhaul repair modify and inspect heavy mobile equipment various support equipment and special purpose vehicles such as; fuel dispensing trucks refueling equipment crash/structural firefighting equipment and pump trucks forklifts materiel handling aircraft cargo loaders aircraft and equipment tow tractors large runway snow removal vehicles aircraft de-icing equipment sweepers bulldozers mobile cranes road graders heavy construction and earth moving vehicles backhoes front end loaders excavators trenchers and tactical/armored protected vehicles.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Repair adjust overhaul perform major repairs and maintenance on military and commercial designed heavy mobile equipment and special purpose vehicles.
• Inspect repairs overhauls and tests major systems including gasoline diesel electric powered hybrid multi-fuel turbine and other types of internal combustion engines which may be turbo-charged or blower assisted automatic or manual transmissions including those with power take offs cross-drive transmissions hydraulic electric pneumatic systems and controls fluid pumping systems turrets winches and four-wheel steering systems.
• Systematically analyze malfunctions and the cause of mechanical failure by means of visual and auditory checks uses computer-controlled test equipment engine analyzers compression testers voltmeters ohmmeters and pressure gauges in order to determine the exact nature of extent of repairs or adjustments necessary to complete work.
• Use specialized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems in complex state-of-the-art electric and electronic systems to identify and replace defective components such as computer control modules sensors solenoids digitized components and circuits.
• Develop or improvise methods alter parts and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines.
• Modify parts to fit or improvises modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions.
• Make design modifications to meet special requirements make adjustment or performs tests.
• Remove disassemble overhaul modify adjust and repair engines transmissions or sub-assemblies in accordance with the proper procedures and specifications.
• Perform body repair and corrosion control refinishes and repaints surfaces as required.
• Repair and/or replace body parts locks glass etc. and determines if additional repairs are required.
• Clean test and repair radiators/oil coolers and associated parts.
• Test service and repair vehicle air conditioning systems following manufacturers and environmental guidelines.

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisor probationary period. - NEW
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) will be in the following manner and sequence

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted not to exceed rank of SSgt.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience or training that has provided you with the skill to make repairs or the ability to assist with repairs that can be accomplished by removing adjusting or replacing defective or worn parts.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 Level MUST possess experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup operation and working relationships of complex systems assemblies and parts for a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment; ability to diagnose repair overhaul and modify a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment; knowledge of electrical electronic hydraulic pneumatic and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems; knowledge of hydraulic lifting loading turning and positioning systems and their mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic controls; basic knowledge of electronics sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors diodes and circuit board; ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel multi-fuel or gasoline engines turbine engines automatic and manual transmissions drive line assemblies electrical and electronic systems and accessories fuel injection systems and emission control systems.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experiences; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates (months and years) of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.