HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: the ability to do the work of the position without normal supervision performing common tasks including using a wide variety of tools, gauges and electronic devices to repair, overhaul and install mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components and to diagnose all type of malfunctions.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/standards/5800/fws5803.pdf Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will repair and overhaul brake systems including mechanical, hydraulic, direct air and vacuum over hydraulic.
• You will repair and overhaul front end drive axels and replace their components.
• You will repair and overhaul single speed, two speed and positive traction axles.
• You will replace related components parts including pressure plates, discs, release bearings and sleeves.
• You will rebuild, install and adjust water pumps, shutters and shutter slate, replace thermostats, temperature indicators and radiators.