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HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADER

U.S. Marine Corps · Department of the Navy · Twentynine Palms, California

💵 $39.50–$46.02 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours)⏳ Closes Nov 13, 2026
Federal agencyWL-11
At a glance

A job with U.S. Marine Corps in Twentynine Palms, California. It pays $39.50–$46.02 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WL-11. Applications close on Nov 13, 2026 — 10 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Open to the public
Clearance
Not Required

Main duties

  • You will serve as Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Work Leader providing overall maintenance to a wide range of equipment and motor vehicles within Exercise Support Division's Allowance Pool of Equipment You will ensure that adequate materials and tools are available to accomplish the job.
  • You will ensure that high quality work standards are met and that an efficient, economical, and safe working environment is maintained You will work alongside other crew members, setting the pace and ensuring the work group is provided with needed/required procedures, policies, written instructions, directives, tech manuals, materials, and tools necessary to accomplish the job.
  • You will issue equipment in and out to Exercise Forces, keeping full accountability of all items issued and ensures that all items or equipment gets issued in a safe, serviceable, mission ready state.
  • You will ensure there is sufficient work equally assigned to keep all members of the work crew fully engaged with mission requirements.
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Full details

About the role

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

What you will do

  • You will serve as Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Work Leader providing overall maintenance to a wide range of equipment and motor vehicles within Exercise Support Division's Allowance Pool of Equipment You will ensure that adequate materials and tools are available to accomplish the job.
  • You will ensure that high quality work standards are met and that an efficient, economical, and safe working environment is maintained You will work alongside other crew members, setting the pace and ensuring the work group is provided with needed/required procedures, policies, written instructions, directives, tech manuals, materials, and tools necessary to accomplish the job.
  • You will issue equipment in and out to Exercise Forces, keeping full accountability of all items issued and ensures that all items or equipment gets issued in a safe, serviceable, mission ready state.
  • You will ensure there is sufficient work equally assigned to keep all members of the work crew fully engaged with mission requirements.
  • You will check on work in progress to ensure the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been followed.
  • You will ensure that high quality work standards are met along with efficient, economical, and a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
  • You will report to the supervisor on the status, progress of work, causes of work delays, and answer supervisor's questions on overall work operations and problems

How you will be evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Documents you must provide

  • A complete resume is required.
  • Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
  • Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
  • Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
  • Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
  • The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
  • TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
  • Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials?
  • Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
  • If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
  • Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement?
  • Is there a basic education requirement for this position?
  • Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required.
  • Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school.
  • While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
  • You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
  • Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference?
  • You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service.
  • If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service.
  • If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
  • If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
  • If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
  • You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). ***
  • Are you an active duty service member?
  • Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
  • The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
  • Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office.
  • Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates).
  • You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.

What to expect next

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide.

You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

Additional information

The misuse of Government IT systems is cause for disciplinary action, to include removal.

This position requires participation in Respiratory Protection and Medical Surveillance Programs, including to, but not limited to, medical evaluations, training, and use of protective equipment due to potential exposure to hazardous substances from aircraft incidents and airfield operations. You will work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods.

The work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, climbing, crouching and kneeling. Will work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles in cramped and awkward positions. Perform strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting.

Will frequently lift and carry items unassisted, weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and often exert similar effort in pushing, pulling, positioning parts, assemblies and equipment. Will frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other employees or lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes.

Will sometimes be required to work from ladders or platforms at various heights.

Must be able to wear any required safety equipment to include protective clothing, helmet, glasses, respirator and shoes.

When outside may work in bad weather, with temperatures above 100 F to below freezing This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: *** Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority.

However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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