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Posted: December 18, 2025 (28 days ago)

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Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader

U.S. Army Reserve Command

Department of the Army

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$33.72 - $39.33

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of mechanics in repairing and maintaining heavy military vehicles and equipment at an Army Reserve facility in Madison, Wisconsin.

The role requires hands-on supervision, passing on instructions, checking work quality, and troubleshooting issues while following safety procedures.

It's a good fit for experienced equipment repairers with leadership skills who are willing to join the Army Reserve as active Soldiers.

Key Requirements

  • Active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before starting
  • Ability to lead or supervise a team of repairers without more than normal supervision
  • Experience passing instructions, demonstrating methods, and setting work pace
  • Knowledge of interpreting instructions, blueprints, and specifications
  • Skills in equipment assembly, installation, repair, and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with technical practices and shop procedures
  • Physical ability to lift up to 45 pounds, work in cramped positions, and handle frequent bending/climbing

Full Job Description

About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 139 located in Madison, Wisconsin.

This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.

To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader without more than normal supervision, as well as ability to lead or supervise.

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; follow work orders and established shop procedures, policies, and other directives; 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.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting 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:

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

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/18/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/18/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SDDE-26-12853919-MP