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U.S Air Force

HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Title 32)

U.S Air Force, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Title 32), Position Description Number

D2431000

and is part of the OK 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

DUTIES This position is located in the Air National Guard, Logistics Readiness Squadron, Vehicle Management Flight. Its purpose is to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and inspect heavy mobile equipment, various support equipment, and special purpose vehicles such as fuel dispensing trucks, refueling equipment, crash/structural firefighting equipment and pump trucks, forklifts, materiel handling, aircraft cargo loaders, aircraft and equipment tow tractors, large runway snow removal vehicles, aircraft de‑icing equipment, sweepers, bulldozers, mobile cranes, road graders, heavy construction and earth‑moving vehicles, backhoes, front‑end loaders, excavators, trenchers, and tactical/armored protected vehicles. The equipment may be commercial or military designed with diesel, gasoline, electric, hybrid electric, or other alternative fuel power and may have multiple engines. The work requires knowledge of how heavy‑duty machinery, engines, parts, and systems work; ability to detect faulty items, determine causes of malfunction, and determine best repair methods; and skill to assemble, disassemble, repair, rebuild or modify components and a variety of interconnected systems. Repairs include integrated electrical, electronics, air, fuel, and hydraulic systems; complex state‑of‑the‑art electrical and electronic systems requiring specialized scan/diagnostic equipment to identify malfunctions or to determine replacement of standard and computer‑controlled components.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Repairs, adjust, overhaul, perform major repairs, and maintenance on military and commercial‑designed heavy mobile equipment and special purpose vehicles. Inspects repairs, overhauls and tests major systems including gasoline, diesel, electric‑powered hybrid, multi‑fuel, turbine, and other types of internal combustion engines, which may be turbo‑charged or blower‑assisted, automatic or manual transmissions, including those with power‑take‑offs, cross‑drive transmissions, hydraulic, electric, pneumatic systems and controls, fluid pumping systems, turrets, winches and four‑wheel steering systems. Systematically analyzes malfunctions and the cause of mechanical failure by means of visual and auditory checks, uses computer‑controlled test equipment, engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges in order to determine the exact nature and extent of repairs or adjustments necessary to complete work. Uses specialized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems in complex state‑of‑the‑art electric and electronic systems to identify and replace defective components such as computer control modules, sensors, solenoids, digitized components, and circuits. Develops or improvises methods, alters parts, and makes repairs in the absence of technical guidelines. Modifies parts to fit, or improvises modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions. Makes design modifications to meet special requirements, makes adjustments or performs tests. Removes, disassembles, overhauls, modifies, adjusts, and repairs engines, transmissions, or sub‑assemblies in accordance with the proper procedures and specifications. Performs body repair and corrosion control, refines and repaints surfaces as required. Repairs and/or replaces body parts, locks, glass, etc., and determines if additional repairs are required. Repairs may be accomplished by using welding equipment, power tools, hand tools and other specialized equipment. Cleans, tests, and repairs radiators/oil coolers and associated parts. Tests, services, and repairs vehicle air‑conditioning systems following manufacturers and environmental guidelines. Prepares, maintains, and submits applicable maintenance work orders for man‑hour and data collection accounting, to include completing forms to reflect work performed or delayed and parts and maintenance required. Assists in establishing and maintaining adequate shop stock, special parts levels, and appropriate shop support equipment and tools. Inspects, maintains, and operates all appropriate shop equipment. Researches and assists in requisitioning materials, parts, and equipment necessary to perform the vehicle maintenance/management mission. Assists in reviewing and updating maintenance technical orders, shop operating instructions, commercial publications, MAJCOM and local publications, as well as other pertinent directives. Participates as OJT Instructor in the vehicle maintenance area. Conducts instructional classes on methods and procedures of operation and maintenance concerning all aspects of vehicle repairs and assigned shop maintenance support equipment. Evaluates effectiveness of instruction, documents and maintains individual/section training and qualification records. Assists in conducting the local occupational safety and health training program, to include compliance with directives and procedures for proper disposal of hazardous waste products within the functional area.

REQUIREMENTS

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.

You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a state driver’s license.

Upon accepting this position, the employee may be required to serve up to a two‑year probationary period.

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