U.S. Department of Defense
Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader
Pay$26.45 - $30.85 / hour
LocationAnniston/Alabama
Employment typeFull-Time
This job is now closed
Job Description
- Req#: 786084300
- 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 supervisors instructions.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
- This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
- This position requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.
- This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
- This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
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 Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 158, located at Anniston, Alabama.Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
This is a military technician position with the US Army Reserves. Becoming a Military Technician allows you to experience the best of two worlds by taking advantage of the opportunity to become a Citizen Soldier in the US Army Reserve Military Technician program. This enables you to receive full civil service benefits and military reserve benefits. Military Technicians are a vital link between the US Army Reserves and civil service and are one of the most important keys to combat readiness.
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: 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 an Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader without more than normal supervision. Ability to Lead or Supervise. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: pass on instructions, demonstrate work methods; work with other workers; and follow established shop procedures, policies, and other directives. - 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. Work is performed on top of, under, or in tight compartments of equipment in cramped and awkward positions. Work requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 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 outside. Worker must frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time and is exposed to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, vehicle exhaust fumes and some inclement weather. Worker is subject to burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises and strains.About the company
The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".