HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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: Works under general supervison of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Supervisor. Assignments are received in the form of oral instructions or written work orders. Applies approved trade practices and techniques. Work is spot checked for completeness and technical sufficiency.

Removes, disassembles, repairs and overhauls diesel marine engines, winches, shafts, propellers, etc. Runs equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and loaders, etc. Repairs, adjusts or modifies complex systems and components. Tests engines to determine cause of faulty operation. Determines the cause and correct the mechanical defect by skilled use of diagnostic equipment. Improvise repairs, when existing procedures will not provide desired results.

Troubleshoots breakdown and malfunction of marine diesel engines, heavy equipment and other systems on land and onboard floating plant. Installs and repairs engine high temperature and low lube oil pressure alarm systems. Takes oil samples for the Oil Analysis Program. Utilizes appropriate pneumatic equipment, perform cleaning, sandblasting and painting of vessels hulls. Repairs and maintains shop machinery, including a lathe, band saw, grinding wheels, table saws and drill presses, etc.

Performs maintenance on all shop equipment and on vessels under 65 feet in accordance with the Maintenance Management Plan.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 MECHANIC without more than normal supervision to include heavy mobile mechanical repairs to marine diesel propulsion engines, and powered ground equipment; making operational checks of completed repairs of marine diesel propulsion engines, and powered ground equipment; and utilizing test equipment to diagnose malfunctions and mechanical discrepancies. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts: Stands, walks, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and crawls. Works in awkward and cramped positions when welding in hard-to-reach places. Frequently handles objects weighing from 20 to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Performs work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in hot weather, and; in noisy, dirty, and smoky areas.

Exposed to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, heat, sparks, glare of torches, and heated materials. Typically works on systems and parts that are dirty, oily or greasy. There is the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, burns, broken bones, and cuts when working with sharp objects. There is discomfort from protective clothing, gloves, flash shield and eye goggles.Exposure to abnormal working and extreme weather conditions; exposure to fire, machinery with moving parts.

There is a danger of injury from slips, trips and falls, burns, electrocution, oxygen deficient environments, falling overboard and drowning, being struck by/against or caught in/between moving objects. There is also a danger of sprains, foot injuries, extremity injuries, punctures and overhead injuries.