HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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The primary purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and maintain a variety of types of heavy mobile and automotive 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 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 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: 1.

Knowledge of a variety of types of heavy and light vehicles and vehicular equipment sufficient to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, tear down/rebuild, and maintain systems and components. 2.

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures and environmental directives pertaining to handling hazardous materials. 3.

Skill in troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in a variety of types of heavy and light vehicles and vehicular equipment. 4.

Skill in using a variety of hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic test equipment. 5.

Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, safety manuals, and similar guides sufficient to effectively maintain, repair, overhaul, and tear down/rebuild equipment components and systems.

6. Ability to communicate effectively, provide training to others, and maintain records. 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 heavy mobile equipment mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent of repair required, repairing, and maintaining equipment including, but not limited to, 25,000 (25K) and 60,000 (60K) pound capacity aircraft platform loading deck cargo loaders, 50,000 (50K) pound capacity container handlers, bulldozers, power shovels, road graders, mobile cranes, and other types of material handling and construction equipment.

-Performs automotive mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent of repair required, repairing, and maintaining vehicles including forklifts, tow tractors, truck tractors and trailers, sweeper trucks, wreckers, busses, vans, ambulances, pickup trucks, sedans, and hybrid vehicles.

-Uses diagnostic tools, orders parts, completes documentation, and provides training and assistance to others.

-Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safeand clean work environment.