Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic-Direct Hire Authority

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair; modify heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment; utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems, features; controls designed for construction, combat, earth moving, firefighting, and comparable industrial or special applications.

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Summary

Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair; modify heavy duty vehicles and mobile equipment; utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems, features; controls designed for construction, combat, earth moving, firefighting, and comparable industrial or special applications.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday Apply by 06/27/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 27, 2026

Location

Edwards AFB, CA

Eglin AFB, FL

Holloman AFB, NM

Nellis AFB, NV

Arnold AFB, TN

Hill AFB, UT

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $33.07 - $38.66 per hour

Salary listed is Eglin AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon that duty location.

Pay scale & grade

WG 10

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Confidential Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

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Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

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Announcement number AFMC-...8772-SJB Control number 870700800

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

Duties

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• Troubleshoots hard-to-locate problems, and identifies defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs to a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds a variety of heavy mobile equipment/vehicles such as bulldozers, road graders, power shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, and missile transporters, including their major systems, i.e., diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline engines (including supercharged and turbocharged), automatic/manual transmissions, multi-gear assemblies, and a variety of positioning systems.
• Conducts functional and performance tests using a wide variety of test procedures and equipment on completed work assignments.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation cost or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trail period.
• Selectee may require certification for servicing and maintaining automotive air conditioning systems and electee must receive training on the handling and disposition of hazardous waste.
• Selectee will be required to drive a motor vehicle, an appropriate, valid driver's license will be required selectee must posses or have the capability to acquire and appropriate CDL license and any required endorsements with 12 months of assignment.
• Selectee is required to utilize security and safety practices and procedures at all times and must wear protective safety equipment and clothing when appropriate.
• This position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast and depth.
• Selectee may be required to train and/or guide lower grade personnel as required.
• Selectee may be required to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time, requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing and crouching. May work from ladders or platforms at varying heights.
• May be required to work on top of, under and in tight compartments performing strenuous work while in cramped or awkward positions.
• Frequently lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes.
• Frequently lifts and carries items unassisted weighing up to 40 pounds and often exerts similar efforts in pushing, pulling and assemblies, and equipment.
• Selectee may be required to work platforms at varying heights.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic

Use of Measuring Instruments

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading)

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Trouble shooting

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Self-motivated and safety conscious technician that can diagnose and repair machinery independently and confidently, 2-5 years' experience in heavy-duty engine, hydraulic and electrical systems preferred. Capacity to lift heavy parts and tools while also being able to work in potentially challenging weather conditions.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of heavy mobile equipment assembly installation and repair, i.e., bulldozers, road graders, power shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, and missile transporters; and technical practices in order to repair/overhaul major systems, i.e., diesel, multi-fuel and gasoline engines, automatic and manual transmissions, multi-gear assemblies, and a variety of positioning systems..

2. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

3. Skill in using measuring ,instruments and test equipment such as engine analyzers dynamometers exhaust analyzers vacuum and fuel pump testers, injectors testers, ignition timers, tachometers, ammeters, and ohmmeters.

4. Skill in troubleshooting mechanical problems, analyzing malfunctions, and determining the extent of repairs necessary.

5. Ability to interpret instructions, technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics, and similar guides to make repairs and modifications.

6. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and modify a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment without more than normal supervision; and use and maintain hand and/or power tools and equipment required to do the work of heavy mobile equipment mechanic.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

• Online Application: Questionnaire
• Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "