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USAJOBS · 10 hours ago

HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC(TITLE 32)

Camp Blanding, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28.16/hr - $32.86/hr

1+ years exp

The USAJOBS company is part of the Department of the Air Force, and they are seeking a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (Title 32) for the FL 202nd Red Horse SQ. The role involves performing repairs, adjustments, overhauls, and maintenance on military and commercial heavy mobile equipment and special purpose vehicles.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform 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

Heavy mobile equipment mechanics work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching

They work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles in cramped or awkward positions

They perform strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting

They frequently lift and carry items, unassisted, weighing up to 40 pounds, and often exert similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment

They frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes

They are sometimes required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights

When working inside, they are frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise which are difficult to talk above

When working outside, they may be required to work in bad weather

Workers are often exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust, grease, heat, and fumes

Workers are subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries for fall from falls while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment

Qualification

Heavy mobile equipment repairDiesel engine repairHydraulic systems knowledgeElectrical systems knowledgePneumatic systems knowledgeProblem-solvingTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Must have experience or training that has provided the candidate with the skill to make repairs or the ability to assist with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts

Must have at least 18 months of experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment

Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment

Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems

Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls

Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards

Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems