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Announcement #879086300

HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Federal transitionIndividuals with disabilitiesInternalLand managementMilitary spousesVeterans

What you'd do

You will serve as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC of NAVAL STATION.

Major duties

You will makes repairs to a variety of heavy mobile equipment and vehicles, such as emergency response vehicles. You will determine the cause of malfunctions and makes repairs to a variety of heavy mobile equipment and vehicles. You will measure, fit, and install components, such as pistons, valves, bearings, gears, and cylinders, to specified clearances. You will analyze malfunctions and determines the extent of repairs necessary by visual and auditory examinations and by the use of a wide variety of test equipment.

What you need to qualify

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: The ability to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, and modify a variety of heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment which have utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems, features, or controls designed for such purposes as construction, combat, earth moving, firefighting, and comparable industrial or special applications. Determine the cause of malfunctions and makes repairs to a variety of heavy mobile equipment and vehicles. Complete major repairs, overhauls, and modifications independently. Conduct functional and performance tests on completed work. Trace and locate defects which cause hydraulic and other major systems to fail or not perform up to specifications regarding power output, lifting capacity, speed, and pressure. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including: The ability to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, and modify a variety of heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment which have utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems, features, or controls designed for such purposes as construction, combat, earth moving, firefighting, and comparable industrial or special applications. Determine the cause of malfunctions and makes repairs to a variety of heavy mobile equipment and vehicles. Complete major repairs, overhauls, and modifications independently. Conduct functional and performance tests on completed work. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. I have the ability to perform common tasks including: Measures, fits, and installs components, such as pistons, valves, bearings, gears, and cylinders, to specified clearances. Connects, meshes, aligns, and adjusts parts and systems to assure proper operation of the complete system or vehicle. Adjusts pumps, power boosters, drive chains, and tension devices; synchronize remote or manual electrical and hydraulic controls; and sets timing of magnetos, distributors, injectors, and injection pumps to engine specifications. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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