Range Maintenance Technician (Motor Vehicle Operator)
What you'd do
About the Position: Fort Stewart is the largest Department of Defense installation east of the Mississippi River, covering approximately 280,000 acres across five Georgia counties. Located near Hinesville, Georgia, it serves as a premier power projection platform for the U.S. Army.
Major duties
Install, operate, maintain, repair, and sustain in an operational status, a variety of target systems and components of systems. Operate computer-controlled target systems console and execute scenario sequences for operations. Operate and perform maintenance (to include operator level troubleshooting and making authorized repair/ replacements) on AC/DC powered target devices. Conduct operator level maintenance on Stationary Infantry Targets, Moving Infantry Targets, Stationary Armor Targets, and Moving Armor Targets. Operate and maintain vehicle(s) assigned to the organization. Cut grass, clean target pits, reshape target berms, service batteries, service target devices, and remove debris from training ranges. Perform basic carpentry work as required. Perform inspecting, cleaning, servicing, preserving, lubricating, adjusting, troubleshooting, testing duties; and making authorized repair/ replacements.
What you need to qualify
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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 Range Maintenance Technician (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Range Maintenance Technician (Motor Vehicle Operator) tasks. I can perform a variety of maintenance tasks on ranges, facilities, or training areas. I can perform repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure proper and safe operation, as well as perform basic carpentry work. I can make mechanical adjustments to a variety of systems or components. I can operate common power and hand tools, as well as other electrical devices, to perform simple maintenance tasks. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, trenches, and hard to reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work requires climbing up and down a steep flight of stairs to perform assignments. Frequently lifts and carries equipment and parts that weigh up to 45 pounds. Working Conditions: Works primarily outside, in dirt, dust and mud. Is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in windy or cold weather. Is occasionally exposed to possibility of broken bones, electrical shock and burns.
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