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Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic Leader


Job Location:

Hill Air Force Base, UT - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 35 - 35
Posted: 6 October 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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The primary purpose of this PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER WLposition is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on asubstantially full time and continuing basis.


Duties

  • Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers.
  • Performs nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led.
  • Uses and maintains hand and power tools and equipment required to accomplish duties.
  • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Answers questions from supervisor on overall work operations and problems.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service see .
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization .
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays.
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
  • Position requires the ability to discern colors contrast and depth.
  • The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position.
  • Production Acceptance Certification (PAC); Must maintain a current PAC. Will be responsible for and held accountable for all incumbent certified work (product and service) performed including Section II training requirements.
  • THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
Qualifications

In 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-8200 Fluid Systems 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 the 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 Instrument
  • Ability to Interpret Instruction specification etc. (Includes blueprint reading)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Trouble shooting
Physical Effort
Required to and work in awkward or cramped conditions when positioning items in test stands and to exercise visual and tactile sensitivity in lapping polishing adjusting and aligning items. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Hoists lifts and other workers are available to assist moving heavier items. Required to lift reach push pull bend walk sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Required to ascend and descend narrow vertical ladders or staging often while carrying tools and equipment.

Working Conditions
Work is usually performed in areas that are adequately lighted ventilated and heated. Frequently exposed to loud noise from the movement of machinery and test equipment; to the possibility of cuts bums electrical shock and bruises from moving parts of machinery; and to unpleasant conditions from dirt grease fuel toxic fumes solvents and gases. Various protective devices such as gloves ear plugs face shields safety shoes and safety glasses are used. The work is frequently performed in cramped areas of aircraft with minimum light and ventilation. Exposed to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling while working from ladders and staging. May perform work outside exposing the employee to the prevailing weather conditions and intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces.

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.
Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon A-10 Thunderbolt II and the Minuteman III ICBM and performs depot maintenance of the F-16 A-10 and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year round activities including skiing hiking boating extreme sports fishing and hunting with four distinct seasons low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click
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120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.

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