SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (D1195000)

Duties

The purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, inspect, and/or overhaul a variety of complex combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicle and equipment having complicated mechanical and non-mechanical systems with a variety of interconnected systems. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees. Performs maintenance, troubleshooting and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicle. Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures. Removes and disassembles engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations. Conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs electrical repairs on complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems. Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods.  There is  frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching; or working on top of, under, and in tight compartments or cramped or awkward positions.  Performs strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting.  Frequently lifts and carries items, unassisted, weighing up to 40 pounds; and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment.  Frequently lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes.  May be required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights.

Working Environment:

Work is performed both inside and outside.  When inside, the incumbent is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise which is difficult to talk above.  When outside, the incumbent is exposed to bad weather, in mud or in wet or icy areas. The incumbent is frequently exposed to irritations or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or ground.  Typically works on parts and systems, which are dirty, oily, or greasy.  Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment.  Often exposed to the possibility of falls while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment; and skin irritations from acid, fluids, and lubricants.  Uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing, which may be uncomfortable to wear or use and may be worn or used for long periods.

Qualifications

You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position.  National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

 Experience, education or training which demonstrates the candidate has enough knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventive maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

 Applicant must possess more than EIGHTEEN (18) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts and components of combat, tactical, commercial, automotive, special purpose vehicles and equipment; using basic test equipment and analyzing test results to determine fault for repair or replacement of improperly functioning parts or components; determining when parts should be cleaned, reinstalled, or replaced with standard parts; reading and interpreting parts list, manufacturer's repair manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, engineering drawings, and schematics.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Study successfully completed in a college university, technical or vocational school may be substituted at the rate of one academic year of study (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 6 months of specialized experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position. Copy of student transcripts or training certificates must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.