Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

What you would do

• Repairs heavy duty equipment, hydraulic lifts, materials handling equipment, and truck cranes.
• Inspects and troubleshoots equipment, then replaces worn parts such as alternators and starters.
• Performs routine and unplanned repairs on gas, diesel, and electric vehicles, trucks, and trailers.
• Disassembles, checks, and cleans or replaces batteries and battery cells.
• Drives light trucks and operates forklifts to move equipment and materials.

Do you qualify for WG-8?

With experience: No set number of years is required. You must show through paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work, that you have the skill and knowledge to do the duties. Applicants are rated under the OPM Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations.

With education: You can use education to qualify, but the school must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Valid state and government driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of no more than two pages, as a PDF, showing work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment, and duties
• Supporting documents listed on the agency's Supporting Documents page
• Education proof from an accredited school, if you use education to qualify

How you will be rated: Applications are first checked for basic eligibility and whether your experience meets the basic qualifications. Qualified applicants go to the selecting official, and the agency may interview applicants using Behavior Based Interviewing. You are removed if you miss the screen-out driver's license requirement, if your resume is over two pages, or if your package is incomplete.

Tips for this job:

• Keep your resume to two pages or less, or you will be removed from consideration.
• Include your work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment, and duties on your resume.
• Confirm you hold a valid state and government driver's license, since it is a screen-out requirement.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 1st shift. Occasional travel may be required. You may be required to report to work during natural disasters, bad weather, or crises.

Incentives and relocation: None. Recruitment incentives are not authorized, and relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen
• 1st shift tour of duty
• Non-sensitive security requirement
• Favorable suitability or fitness determination
• Selective Service registration for men born after 12-31-59
• Pre-employment physical required
• REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access federal facilities
• Mission essential position; may need to work during disasters or crises
• Emergency employee; may need to report when offices close
• Drug test before appointment, with negative result required within 30 days of start date
• Random drug testing while employed
• Fair Labor Standards Act non-exempt
• Must be able to lift items up to 40 pounds, often with help or equipment

Job details

Salary

$28.00 – $33.00 per hour

Pay scale and grade

WG-8 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)

Location

New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, Pennsylvania

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Other

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (5803)

Announcement

DLADSN-27-13105954-DHA