Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region. As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining WAPA owned vehicles and equipment. Diagnose the source of equipment trouble, determine the extent of repairs required, and determine the most efficient method for repair, including in-house or contracting out. Repair equipment under pressure due to time constraints such as power outages, conflicting customer requirements, etc.

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.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Position is subject to random drug testing. You must pass pre-employment drug testing. You must pass pre-employment medical examination. Security clearance and associated requirements- Moderate Risk. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License to operate vehicles of more than 26,000 GVWR. The CDL must be obtained within 120 days of employment, or longer if outside the control of the employee.