HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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The primary purpose of this position, HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, WG-5803-10 is to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, and modify a variety of heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment.

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-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment 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 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 Instruments. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading).

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Trouble shooting. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Performs duties in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods.

Assignments require frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching.

Works on top of, under, and in tight compartments performing strenuous work while in cramped or awkward positions.

Frequently lifts and carries items unassisted weighing up to 25 pounds and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment.

Frequently lifts and moves items in excess of 25 pounds with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes.

May work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works both inside and outside.

When inside, is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise that is difficult to talk above. When outside, is exposed to inclement weather conditions.

Worker is exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust, heat, and fumes. Worker is subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls.

Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing.

Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use and must be worn for long periods of time. Major Duties:

Troubleshoot hard-to-locate problems and identifies defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs to a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment.

Repair, overhaul, and rebuild a variety of heavy mobile equipment/vehicles such as bulldozers, road graders, power shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, and missile transporters, including their major systems, i.e., diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline engines (including supercharged and turbocharged), automatic/manual transmissions, multi-gear assemblies, and a variety of positioning systems.

Conduct functional and performance tests using a wide variety of test procedures and equipment on completed work assignments.

Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Prepare a list of all parts required for repair.