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Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader

U.S. Army Reserve Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$34.36 - $40.08

per hour

Closes

June 12, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of mechanics in repairing heavy vehicles and equipment for the U.S.

Army Reserve, such as trucks, combat gear, and support vehicles, while ensuring work follows instructions and meets quality standards.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience fixing large machinery who enjoys guiding others, staying organized, and working in a busy shop environment.

It's a hands-on role that requires physical effort and the ability to handle both routine and complex repairs.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to lead and guide non-supervisory workers in heavy equipment repairs without more than normal supervision
  • Experience passing on instructions, demonstrating work methods, and setting the pace for repair tasks
  • Skill in checking work progress and completion for compliance with supervisor's instructions and shop procedures
  • Proficiency in interpreting work orders and assisting lower-graded repairers with difficult or complex tasks
  • Capability to perform complex repairs on commercial, combat, tactical, and automotive support equipment
  • Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 45 pounds, and work in cramped or awkward positions
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a military technician position in the Army Reserve

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 81st Regional Support Command (RSC), Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 122 located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

POSITION IS ANNOUNCED AS A STANDING REGISTER (OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT): First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Application packages received after this date will be evaluated at a future cutoff date to be determined based on the needs of the agency.

Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued.

Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader ~ without more than normal supervision.

Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further.

To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: Passing on instructions, demonstrating work methods, working with others, and setting the pace for non-supervisory repair work Checking work in progress, and when finished, for compliance with supervisor's instructions Following work orders and established shop procedures, policies, and other directives and Interpreting work instructions and assisting lower graded repairers, or trainees, in difficult or complex tasks, and providing information to the supervisor on status and progress of work.

Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching.

Works on top of, under, or in tight compartments of equipment in cramped and awkward positions.

Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning part assemblies and equipment.

Occasionally lifts heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes.

Work is sometimes performed from ladders or work platforms at varying heights. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and occasionally outside.

The incumbent must frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time. The incumbent is exposed to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, and vehicle exhaust fumes.

Incumbent is exposed to some inclement weather such as wind and rain. Subject to burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and strains. Major Duties:

  • Perform more complex repairs on heavy mobile equipment.
  • Perform repairs on various types of commercial, combat, tactical and automotive support equipment.
  • Pass on instructions from shop supervisor to other workers.
  • Delegate assignments by identifying immediate tasks to be performed.
  • Provide guidance and advice to workers involving the proper maintenance procedures.
  • Provide information to supervisor in order to keep him/her abreast of current progress.
  • Operate vehicles in order to check the work of subordinates.
  • Check the progress of assignments for accuracy and compliance with supervisor's instructions.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SDDE-26-12908206-DHA-S