HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Title 32)

About the role

This position is located at the 147th Attack Wing, Ellington Field JRB, Houston, TX.

Its purpose is to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and inspect heavy mobile equipment, various support equipment, and special purpose vehicles such as; fuel dispensing trucks, refueling equipment, crash/structural firefighting equipment and pump trucks, forklifts,etc. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

What you will do

• 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.

Requirements

• This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Texas Air National Guard.
• Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted.
• This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, Indefinite, or temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard All current members of the Texas National Guard, and individuals immediately eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard who meet the compatibility requirements.
• Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives.
• Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.
• Remarks: Texas Air National Guard Membership is required.
• Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Veteran's Preference does not apply to this position.
• Indefinite position which may convert to Permanent at a later date without further competition.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Trial period required (see additional information) MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
• Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements.
• Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
• AFSC: 2T331, trainees accepted Military Grades: E-3/A1C not to exceed E-5/SSgt

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. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume should include the following for related positions held: Work schedule (ex.
• Full-time, part-time, intermittent) Hours worked per week To and From dates (ex.
• MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY) Duties performed 2.
• Other supporting documents: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) OF-306 Other (1) Resume SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation.
• Acceptable documentation may be: 1.
• A copy of your DD-214 Member-4 Copy, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
• A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
• You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or visiting their website.
• If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".
• You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.
• Click the following link to determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference. https:// webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.ht Vet Tool ***

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.

Additional information

Trial Period: As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a state driver's license.