Summary
About the Position: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The depot's enormous maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: http://www.redriver.army.mil.
Responsibilities
Check for tolerances and fits to specifications.
Adjust and test by use of electrical and mechanical test fixtures, gauges and panels.
Urge or advises other employees to follow supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines.
Pass on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work.
Answer workers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (e.g. technical orders).
Insure that needed plans, blueprints, material and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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. The ability to perform common Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Leader duties of determining the proper tools, equipment, or parts that is required for the repairs. Can read guides such as blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals to understand the functions of parts or systems; perform repairs on heavy mobile equipment vehicles; and implement troubleshooting analysis to diagnose malfunctions. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - 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 Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Works in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions for long periods. Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Works on top and under vehicles in cramped or awkward positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and move items in excess of 50 pounds and when needed with the assistance of other workers and/or with the use of a lifting devices. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside a maintenance facility, outside at an unannounced field location, and/or in a lighted shop. Works in a dirty, greasy, muddy, and noisy atmosphere. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and strains. Work involves constant exposure to exhaust fumes, chemicals and extreme weather. Operates vehicle in all types of traffic and weather conditions. Worker is exposed to possible and serious accidents. Is required to wear safety shoes. Ensures that hazardous materials/waste within work area are handled/processed within operating guidelines. Guidance for the proper handling of hazardous materials/waste is obtained through formal training efforts and specific guidance issued by the supervisor. Properly disposes of hazardous materials/waste used/generated at work site. Immediately notifies supervisor of any accident or spill and initiates response actions as directed by supervisor. Since exposure to hazardous materials/waste is possible, wears protective clothing and equipment (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.) as situations warrant.
Education
Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.