Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with the Directorate of Industrial Operations at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions on wheeled and tracked heavy mobile equipment using precision test equipment, diagnostic trouble codes, and technical specifications to isolate the root cause of defects.

Disassemble heavy vehicles, engines, transmissions, and final drives by utilizing mechanics' hand and power tools in accordance with technical manuals.

Install reconditioned engines, transmissions, electrical harnesses, and hydraulic subsystems onto vehicles by executing proper hookups, alignments, and connections to ensure seamless system integration and operational safety.

Overhaul major vehicular assemblies, components, and heavy-duty hydraulic systems by replacing worn parts, rebuilding internal mechanisms, and making precise adjustments to restore equipment to fully serviceable standards.

Conduct road testing and operational performance checks on completed wheeled and tracked vehicles to certify vehicle serviceability and prepare the asset for final inspection.