HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Summary

About the Position: About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain halfway between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL just off Interstate 20. The Depot is the largest employer in Calhoun County with approximately 4000 employees.

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Duties

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• Test engines for combat vehicles using conventional dynamometer test stands.
• Check engines for unusual noise, leaks, misfiring, heating, and other malfunctions.
• Operate test stand to diagnose functional operations.
• Complete data feedback forms to supervisors.
• Diagnose malfunctions and make mechanical adjustments to close parameters.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Federal Wage System employees, WG/WL/WS etc. must satisfactorily complete and pass the appropriate annual Depot Medical Examination
• Incumbent must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.

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 Inspect as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic duties such as operating test stands and consoles to diagnose systems adaptable to test equipment. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly informed.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Inspect
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Trouble Shooting
• Use of Measuring Instruments

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work involves standing, stooping and working in tiring positions. Constantly lifts items weighing 15-25pounds and occasionally is required to lift items in excess of 45 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The test consoles are located in rooms that are air conditioned, adequately lighted and ventilated.

The test stands are located in room adjacent to office and become very warm due to heat of engines.

This room is also adequately lighted and ventilated. Work is dirty and greasy and incumbent is

subject to cuts and bruises from use of tools and equipment and working in close places. The work is

performed in area where the noise is disagreeable, making it extremely difficult to talk and be able to

hear and understand instructions. Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable smoke and fumes from

exhaust of engines. Is required to wear safety shoes and use ear protection.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) Materials Maintence 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.
• Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.
• Relocation Incentives may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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