Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer
U.S. Army Reserve Command · Department of the Army
This job in plain English
This is a full-time military technician job repairing heavy mobile equipment such as bulldozers, graders, and generators. It is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire, with the 99th Readiness Division's Area Maintenance Support Activity 160 under the U.S. Army Reserve Command. You must be an active Army Reserve Soldier before a start date can be set, and you must get a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.
It may close early. Applications received after the first cut-off date of November 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST may be reviewed at a later cut-off date, so applying early is wise.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Only U.S. citizens can apply, and you must show proof of citizenship. You must also be an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set.
What you would do
- Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain heavy mobile equipment such as bulldozers and forklifts.
- Remove and replace major parts such as transmissions, alternators and fuel pumps.
- Make adjustments to idle speed, brakes and transmission linkage.
- Inspect equipment and diagnose mechanical problems to find the cause of failures.
- Provide technical assistance to unit personnel.
- Operate motor vehicles to perform the duties of this position.
Do you qualify for WG-9?
With experience: No specific length of training or experience is required. You must show in your application that you have the knowledge and skills to do the work without more than normal supervision. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.
With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of employment
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), and hours worked per week
- Complete the online questionnaire
- Cover letter (optional)
- Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
How you will be rated: You are rated on how well your resume and questionnaire show you meet the qualifications. If you cannot show you can do the work without more than normal supervision, you are rated ineligible. If the agency finds you inflated your qualifications, you may lose consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will be removed from consideration.
- For each job, list the employer, job title, start and end months and years, and hours worked per week.
- Re-select any supporting documents in the online application, or your application may be marked incomplete.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel, about 5% of the time.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed if the agency decides the move is in the government's best interest. Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives and student loan repayment may be authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- Active membership in the U.S. Army Reserve
- Class A CDL within 90 days of employment
- Background investigation, which may lead to a suitability or fitness determination
- Personnel Security Investigation
- Drug testing program
- Annual medical exam before employment
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service registration certification
- 1-year probationary period
- Direct deposit of pay is required
- Frequently lift and carry items up to 40 pounds
- Work sometimes happens on ladders, platforms, or in tight spaces, and outdoors in weather
- Exposure to grease, oil, dirt, and vehicle exhaust fumes
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $35.00 – $41.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- WG-9 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
- Location
- Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (5803)
- Announcement
- SDDE-26-13060526-DHA
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