Mobile Equipment Mechanic Job in Fort Cavazos, TX

Vacancy No. MCGK244319647331HW Department U.S. Army Sustainment Command
Salary $26.45 to $30.83 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/17/2024 Close Date 12/23/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Cavazos, TX


Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

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 position is with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th AFSB, Logistics Readiness Center Maintenance Division.

Duties

  • Performs journeyman level organizational, DS/GS repair maintenance to end items including wheeled and combat vehicles and material handling equipment.
  • Performs component repair in the absence of new component parts.
  • Uses a wide variety of test equipment to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and/or rebuild components and assemblies.
  • Performs simple welding to make minor repairs, loosen or cut off bolts, or other tasks in support of the duties of the position.
  • Performs complete repair of power plant and power train on all types of Materiel Handling Equipment (MHE).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Pre-employment physical required in addition to an annual physical.
  • Incumbent must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. on a recurring basis.
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and any installation and/or DoD license required for the type of vehicle being driven.
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain forklift training certification and license.
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain Professional Qualifications for Emergency Vehicle Technician EVT II within 18 months of employment. Qualifications must comply with the current standards outlined in NFPA-1071 IAW AR58-1 11-4 d. page 42.
  • This position requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the type of work performed such as, over the ankle safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, hard hats, respirators, dust masks, etc.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities

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 a Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision: (1) Using testing, measurement, or diagnostic equipment such as dynameters, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, pressure gauges etc.; (2) Troubleshooting repairs needed on a variety of heavy mobile equipment, systems, or assemblies; and (3) Operating equipment such as forklifts, cranes, trucks, etc. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work requires constant standing and walking on concrete floors. Required to lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Items weighing more than 75 pounds are normally lifted with assistance of another worker or with a mechanical device. Requires prolonged working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. Requires frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, stretching, and climbing on large vehicles. Some overhead work is required. Requires good hand, eye, and foot coordination in the manipulation of gears, pedals and steering wheel of forklift, motor vehicle, and other equipment operation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed inside in a maintenance shop environment and occasionally outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions. Work area is frequently inadequately heated and cooled. Work area is dirty, greasy, and noisy. Incumbent is exposed to exhaust fumes and chemical solvents. Possible injury results from falling objects, electrical shock, cuts, bruises or falls. Constantly working in vicinity of operating vehicles or equipment with moving parts.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a CP 17 Material Maintenance Management Career Field position.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/23/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12637331).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
GK-W6YRAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-407TH AFSB
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Cavazos, TX 76548
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


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