Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

As a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (WG) you 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. 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 interconnected 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.

• 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.
• 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 two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• 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.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Military Grades: ENLISTED

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:
Must have18 months specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. 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 boards. 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.