Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2
State of Washington
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HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPV I
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Bremerton, Washington
Salary
$54.16 - $63.18
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of mechanics to repair and maintain heavy mobile equipment, such as vehicles and machinery used in naval operations, while setting priorities and ensuring work meets quality standards.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience fixing large equipment who enjoys supervising others and working in a structured environment like a shipyard.
It emphasizes practical skills over years of experience, making it suitable for skilled tradespeople ready to take on a leadership role.
Key Requirements
- Proven ability to lead or supervise a team of mechanics
- Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining heavy mobile equipment
- Knowledge of repair methods, procedures, and safety standards for heavy machinery
- Skill in planning work, establishing priorities, and assigning tasks to subordinates
- Ability to conduct operational tests to verify repair quality and completion
- Familiarity with OPM Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations
- Screen-out eligibility: Minimum two points on leadership/supervision element
Full Job Description
You will serve as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR I in the Lifting and Handling Department of PSNS and IMF.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
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: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE 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 plan and execute the repair of all types of heavy equipment.
- You will establish priorities on the basis of general work schedules, methods, and instructions from higher level supervision.
- You will assign work to subordinates and instructing them on work requirements, methods, and procedures.
- You will conduct operational tests to ensure acceptable quality and satisfactory work completion.
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