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HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

U.S. Marine Corps

  • Twentynine Palms, California
  • $36 – $42
  • 3 days ago
  • Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
  • Federal

Listed Oct 21, 2026

About the job

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will serve as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic providing overall maintenance to a wide range of equipment and motor vehicles within Exercise Support Division's Allowance Pool of Equipment.

You will perform work involved in the overall maintenance, modification, repair, rebuild, inspection, service, and overhauL of a wide range of Military Tactical Equipment found in the Exercise Support Division.

You will perform maintenance, repair and inspection on a variety of integrated electric, air, hydraulic an mechanical systems; turret control systems, air conditioning systems, state of the art electronic systems, ABS systems.

You will diagnose difficult performance and improvise disassembly, assembly, inspection, replacement, overhaul, repair and troubleshooting techniques when standard procedures do not suffice.

You will diagnose, flash, synchronize, and re- program computerized components, injectors and sensors.

You will work on types of equipment to be repaired to include construction, industrial, tactical, wheeled, track and combat military equipment vehicles.

You will use schematics, repair manuals and any other vehicle specific directives and correspondence, to include a thorough knowledge in using technical publications and test and diagnostics equipment.

You will use personal protective equipment requirements, environmental and safety rules and regulations relating to various materials used during the course of maintaining and repairing assigned equipment.

You will have responsibility on the various complex systems for the entire vehicle involving the repair, modification, synchronization and timing of fuel systems, engines, transmissions and other major complex systems.

Qualifications

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Maintaining and repairing heavy mobile equipment; Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems; Proficient in using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, hand and power tools. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5800 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

How to apply Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: george.stuckey@usmc.mil Please reference the Job Title: HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC and Announcement number: NV-26OCT548232 in the subject line of your email. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Other information The misuse of Government IT systems is cause for disciplinary action, to include removal. This position requires participation in Respiratory Protection and Medical Surveillance Programs, including to, but not limited to, medical evaluations, training, and use of protective equipment due to potential exposure to hazardous substances from aircraft incidents and airfield operations. You will work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, climbing, crouching and kneeling. Will work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles in cramped and awkward positions. Perform strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting. Will frequently lift and carry items unassisted, weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and often exert similar effort in pushing, pulling, positioning parts, assemblies and equipment. Will frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other employees or lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes. Will sometimes be required to work from ladders or platforms at various heights. Must be able to wear any required safety equipment to include protective clothing, helmet, glasses, respirator and shoes. When outside may work in bad weather, with temperatures above 100 F to below freezing. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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