Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (Field Mechanic) - Glenwood Springs
State of Colorado
Posted: December 16, 2025 (30 days ago)
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U.S. Army Reserve Command
Department of the Army
Location
Denver, Colorado
Salary
$30.17 - $35.17
per hour
Type
Full Time
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This job involves fixing and maintaining large vehicles and machinery used in military operations, like construction equipment and tactical gear, through troubleshooting, repairs, and inspections.
It's a hands-on role for the U.S. Army Reserve in Denver, Colorado, requiring physical effort in tough conditions.
A good fit would be someone with mechanical experience who is reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to join the Army Reserve as a Soldier.
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 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 100 located in Denver, Colorado.
This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities.
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 Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision.
To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: troubleshoot, maintain and repair heavy mobile equipment to include performance of preventative maintenance checks and services; repair, replace, install, or make adjustments to mobile equipment components and parts; and conduct various operational tests to perform final inspection.
Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort Required: You may be required to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods.
Work frequently requires climbing on top of equipment or crawling under equipment to work on the various components. You will frequently have to bend, reach, stretch and crouch.
Work is strenuous, often requiring the lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. You will also push, pull, and turn heavy parts and equipment.
You will move heavier items with assistance of other workers. Working Conditions: Work inside and outside where you will be exposed to drafts, dirt, grease and vehicle fumes.
You will be exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold, and freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in mud and wet or icy areas when outdoors.
Subject to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks and strains.
Major Duties:
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