Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

This position is located in the Air National Guard Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight. Its purpose is to 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. The equipment may be commercial or military designed with diesel gasoline electric hybrid electric or other alternative fuel power and may have multiple engines. The work requires knowledge of how heavy duty machinery engines parts and systems work; ability to detect faulty items determine causes of malfunction and determine best repair methods; and skill to assemble disassemble repair rebuild or modify components and a variety of inter connected systems. Repairs include; integrated electrical electronics air fuel and hydraulic systems; complex state-of-the-art electrical and electronic systems requiring specialized scan/diagnostic equipment to identify malfunctions or to determine replacement of standard and computer controlled components.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Repairs adjust overhauls performs major repairs and maintenance on military and commercial designed heavy mobile equipment and special purpose vehicles. Inspects 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 analyzes 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. Makes design modifications to meet special requirements make adjustment or performs tests. Removes disassembles overhauls modifies adjusts and repairs engines transmissions or sub-assemblies in accordance with the proper procedures and specifications. Reassembles engines transmissions and sub-assemblies makes adjustments tests and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment. Determines serviceability by operational driving test. (45%)

2. Performs body repair and corrosion control refinishes and repaints surfaces as required. Repairs and/or replaces body parts locks glass etc. and determines if additional repairs are required. Repairs may be accomplished by using welding equipment power tools hand tools and other specialized equipment. Cleans tests and repairs radiators/oil coolers and associated parts. Test services and repairs vehicle air conditioning systems following manufacturers and environmental guidelines. Replaces or repairs tires tubes and balances wheel assemblies. (15%)

3. Prepares maintains and submits applicable maintenance work orders for man-hour and data collection accounting to include completing forms to reflect work performed or delayed and parts and maintenance required. Assists in establishing and maintaining adequate shop stock special levels parts and appropriate shop support equipment and tools. Inspect maintains and operates all appropriate shop equipment. Researches and assists in requisitioning materials parts and equipment necessary to perform the vehicle maintenance/management mission. Assists in review and updating maintenance technical orders shop operating instructions commercial publications MAJCOM and local publications as well as other pertinent directives. Provides expert support to the Customer Service Center to various unit members. (20%)

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Military Grades: E5

Compatible Military Assignments: 2TXXX NOTE: If you do not possess the compatible AFSC you will not be disqualified from being considered. Military requirements will be taken into consideration during the selection process.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Selected applicant must be prepared to attend the appropriate school to obtain AFSC 2T3XX. ONLY applicants of E6 and Below with less than 10 years of Total Federal Military Service will be eligible to attend the course and receive the 2T3XX AFSC.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the candidate 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: Experience or training diagnosing repairing overhauling and modifying more complex vehicles equipment and more complicated systems. Experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. Experience in testing inspecting and evaluating the work performed on heavy mobile vehicles equipment and systems.