HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D2431000 and is part of the NE 155 LRS, National Guard. Selected applicant may be eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive not to exceed 25% of the annual rate of basic pay. A recruitment or relocation incentive must be negotiated prior to acceptance of the official offer

What you will do

• As a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, WG-5803-10, duties include: 1.
• Repairs, adjust, overhauls, performs major repairs, and maintenance on military and commercial designed heavy mobile equipment and special purpose vehicles.
• Inspects repairs, overhauls and tests major systems including gasoline, diesel, electric powered hybrid, multi-fuel, turbine, and other types of internal combustion engines, which may be turbo-charged or blower assisted, automatic or manual transmissions, including those with power take offs, cross-drive transmissions, hydraulic, electric, pneumatic systems and controls, fluid pumping systems, turrets, winches and four wheel steering systems.
• Systematically analyzes malfunctions and the cause of mechanical failure by means of visual and auditory checks, uses computer-controlled test equipment, engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges in order to determine the exact nature of extent of repairs or adjustments necessary to complete work.
• Use specialized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems in complex state-of-the-art electric and electronic systems to identify and replace defective components such as computer control modules, sensors, solenoids, digitized components, and circuits.
• Develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines.
• Modify parts to fit, or improvises modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions.
• Makes design modifications to meet special requirements, make adjustment or performs tests.
• Removes, disassembles overhauls, modifies, adjusts, and repairs, engines, transmissions, or sub-assemblies in accordance with the proper procedures and specifications.
• Reassembles engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies, makes adjustments, tests and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment.
• Determines serviceability by operational driving test.
• Performs body repair and corrosion control, refinishes and repaints surfaces as required.
• Repairs and/or replaces body parts, locks, glass, etc. and determines if additional repairs are required.
• Repairs may be accomplished by using welding equipment, power tools, hand tools and other specialized equipment.
• Cleans, tests, and repairs radiators/oil coolers and associated parts.
• Test, services, and repairs vehicle air conditioning systems following manufacturers and environmental guidelines.
• Replaces or repairs tires, tubes and balances wheel assemblies.
• Prepares, maintains and submits applicable maintenance work orders for man-hour and data collection accounting, to include completing forms to reflect work performed or delayed and parts and maintenance required.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining adequate shop stock, special levels parts, and appropriate shop support equipment and tools.
• Inspect, maintains, and operates all appropriate shop equipment.
• Researches and assists in requisitioning materials, parts and equipment necessary to perform the vehicle maintenance/management mission.
• Assists in review and updating maintenance technical orders, shop operating instructions, commercial publications, MAJCOM and local publications, as well as other pertinent directives.
• Provides expert support to the Customer Service Center to various unit members.
• Participates as OJT Instructor in the vehicle maintenance area.
• Conducts instructional classes on methods and procedures of operation and maintenance concerning all aspects of vehicle repairs and assigned shop maintenance support equipment.
• Evaluates effectiveness of instruction, documents and maintains individual /section training and qualification records.
• Assists in conducting the local occupational safety and health training program, to include compliance with directives and procedures for proper disposal of hazardous waste products within the functional area.
• Fully comprehends and complies with federal, state and local environmental laws and the requirements in Air Force Occupational, Safety and Health Standard (AFOSHSTD).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation.

Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents (optional) Cover Letter DD-214 SF-50

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted; you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order: 1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants 2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants The initial cut-off date for first consideration is 11:59 pm, CST, 13 Aug 2026; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review.

Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review. If further reviews are required, they will occur weekly or until a certificate of eligibles is exhausted. Selected applicant may be eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive not to exceed 25% of the annual rate of basic pay.

A recruitment or relocation incentive must be negotiated prior to acceptance of the official offer

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***). Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.