Job summary

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Major duties

Performs maintenance, overhaul and repair work on powered support equipment and hydraulic lifts, specialized reach-in stock selector trucks, various cranes, lifting attachments, powered generator units up to 125KV and other various items. Performs the full range of overhaul and repair work to vehicles which are powered by gasoline and diesel engines, battery-electric motors/gas-electric power units such as warehouse tractors, scooters, mobile industrial and fixed industrial equipment Performs major and minor overhaul of all types of standard and automatic transmissions. Inspects and troubleshoots equipment, servicing and making repairs including removing and replacing new or rebuilt assemblies, such as voltage regulators, alternators/generators, brake cylinders, removing and cleaning fuel tanks and spark plugs Overhauls and repairs power and gravity driven conveyors, carousel sortation racks, gasoline and electric driven generators, compressors and welders, gasoline space heaters, pallet jacks, floor jacks, shrink ovens, and scales.

Qualification

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort: Is required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifts items that weigh up to 100 pounds. Working Conditions: Works inside (with or without heating or air conditioning) and outside; occasionally exposed to bad weather. Works a majority of time on concrete floors and in dirty, greasy and noisy areas. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks and burns. Is subject to burns from acids, hot metals, flying metal splinters, eye strain, and severe temperature changes when working close to heat, then returning to indoor or outdoor work locations. Working conditions are a normal part of the job and are considered in the evaluation. While deployed may be required to operate a fork lift up to 5% of the time.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Job Elements/Competencies: Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision (SOE) Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the job elements/competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and 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. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.