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Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a Military Technician job with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 59 in Maineville, Ohio, for the U.S. Army Reserve Command. You repair and maintain heavy equipment such as construction, industrial, and combat vehicles. It is a direct hire process, so qualified applicants can be appointed without the usual ranking steps, and you must also be an active Army Reserve Soldier.

1 vacancy, but multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

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.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. You must also be an active member as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve.

What you would do

  • Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain heavy mobile equipment
  • Remove and repair major parts like transmissions, pumps and alternators
  • Make idle speed, brake, and transmission linkage adjustments
  • Perform initial and in-process inspections
  • Diagnose mechanical problems and find the cause of malfunctions
  • Provide technical help to unit personnel

Do you qualify for WG-9?

With experience: There is no set length of training or experience required. You must show in your application that you can do the work without more than normal supervision, using paid or unpaid experience described in your resume.

With education: This job does not have an education requirement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) within 180 days of employment

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, with employer name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), and hours worked per week
  • Resume that describes your work in plain language, without unexplained acronyms
  • 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, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers meet the qualifications. You must show you can do the work without more than normal supervision, or you will be rated ineligible. If the agency finds you have overstated your experience, you may be removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and show hours worked per week for each job.
  • Describe your hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance work in plain words.
  • Plan to obtain a Class A CDL within 180 days of starting, since it is required.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent position with occasional travel (about 5% of the time).

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives, and student loan repayment, may be authorized. Moving expenses may be authorized for new Army Reserve Military Technicians to their first duty station. The posting says relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve
  • Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Drug abuse testing program
  • Medical examination before employment
  • Personnel Security Investigation
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • One-year trial or probationary period may be required
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds and working under equipment

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
$30.00 – $35.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-9 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Maineville, Ohio
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-27-13102354-DHA

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