Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader

Summary

About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 81st Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 97, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html

Responsibilities

Perform more complex repairs on heavy mobile equipment.

Perform repairs on various types of commercial, combat, tactical and automotive support equipment.

Pass on instructions from shop supervisor to other workers.

Delegate assignments by identifying immediate tasks to be performed.

Provide guidance and advice to workers involving the proper maintenance procedures.

Provide information to supervisor in order to keep him/her abreast of current progress.

Operate vehicles in order to check the work of subordinates.

Check the progress of assignments for accuracy and compliance with supervisor's instructions.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader without more than normal supervision. Ability to Lead or Supervise. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: 1) Passing on instructions, demonstrating work methods, working with others and setting the pace for non-supervisory repair work; 2) checking work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions; 3) follow work orders and established shop procedures, policies, and other directives; 4) interpreting work instructions and assisting lower graded repairers or trainees in difficult or complex tasks; and 5) providing information to the supervisor on status and progress of work. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Works on top of, under, or in tight compartments of equipment in cramped and awkward positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning part assemblies and equipment. Occasionally lifts heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. Work is sometimes performed from ladders or work platforms at varying heights. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and occasionally outside. The employee must frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Employee may be exposed to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, and vehicle exhaust fumes. Subject to burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and strains.