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Posted: February 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

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HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR

Air Mobility Command

Department of the Air Force

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$76,217 - $88,906

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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of mechanics who repair and maintain heavy vehicles and equipment for the Air Force, handling everything from daily work planning and assignments to ensuring safety and fair treatment in the workplace.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience fixing large machinery, strong leadership skills to guide a crew, and a commitment to safety and team development.

It's ideal for a seasoned supervisor who thrives in a structured military environment.

Key Requirements

  • Proven ability to supervise mechanics in heavy equipment maintenance without needing extra guidance
  • Knowledge of trade principles, processes, and techniques for vehicle repair and maintenance
  • Understanding of personnel management, including policies on equal employment, harassment prevention, and performance planning
  • Familiarity with safety regulations, practices, and procedures in a workshop setting
  • Skill in using and maintaining hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications
  • Strong planning, organization, and communication skills for assigning work and directing teams

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in accomplishing trades and labor work in the Vehicle Management Flight.

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 WS-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Group.

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 a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR without more than normal supervisor.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) supervised and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal Employment Treatment.

2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 3.

Knowledge of the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and /or test equipment common to trades supervised. 4.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications. 5.

Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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. Major Duties:

- Performs work planning responsibilities. Plans use of workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a daily or by project basis. - Performs work direction responsibilities.

Assigns work to individuals and provides technical direction and/or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes. - Performs administration responsibilities.

Participates with employees in the development of performance plans and recommends them to supervisors.

- Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

- Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 4U-AFPC-2883298-109402-ENR