Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic you will perform journeyman-level overhaul, troubleshooting, and repair on heavy construction, industrial, and utility vehicles and machinery for the outside maintenance section at the Oahe Project.

Overhaul, rebuild, and repair heavy-duty mobile equipment, including construction vehicles, tractors, and cranes powered by gasoline, diesel, or multi-fuel engines.

Remove, disassemble, rebuild, test, and reinstall complete internal combustion engines, valve assemblies, starters, generators, and ignition components.

Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and cross-drive transmissions, differentials, final drives, universal joints, gears, and drive assemblies.

Service and repair tracked and wheeled suspensions, steering controls, hydraulic cylinders, and air brake systems, performing welding and bodywork as needed.

Diagnose and repair 12V and 24V electrical circuits, controls, instruments, fuel pumps, carburetors, and fuel lines using diagnostic test equipment.

Operate heavy haulers, utility vehicles, dump trucks, and boats as required, while assisting with basic shop maintenance and guiding lower-graded mechanics.