Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic - Western Area Power Administration

Qualifications: You must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic. You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. 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. 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 submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below. The screen-out element for this position is below. Failure to meet this screen out element will result in an ineligible rating: Ability to do journeyman Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic work independently without more than normal supervision. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by job titles alone. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Working Conditions: Work is primarily outdoors, subject to prevailing weather and terrain. There is exposure to dust, heat, cold, and high-noise levels. Is subject to hazardous materials (i.e. lead acid batteries, SF 6 gas) and extreme weather conditions. Travel includes remote locations. An annual physical exam is required at Federal expense. Physical Effort: Lift and carry heavy loads of 50 pounds and over. May be required to stand, bend, reach, climb, or crouch for long periods of time. As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, you will: Analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain specialized heavy-duty trucks and construction equipment, such as man lifts, diggers/cranes, tractor-trailer combinations, loaders, snow cats, cranes, motor graders, trench-digging machines, and bulldozers. Maintain, modify, repair, disassemble and/or overhaul hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components that actuate mechanisms or produce, control, and regulate the flow of fluids (liquids and gases). Test, repair, overhaul, modify, and maintain electrical equipment of a specialized nature such as alternators, voltage regulating equipment, generator switching and control panels, and junction boxes, in motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and construction equipment. Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects. Dismantle and reassemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges. Test for and isolate malfunctions in hydraulic and pneumatic systems or components, utilizing technical manuals and schematics. Fabricate mounts and install accessory equipment on vehicles, including utility beds, winches, bumpers, generators, etc.