HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER/MECHANIC
Department of the Air Force Air Nional Guard Units Montana Air Nional Guard
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This Nional Guard position is for a
HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT
REPAIRER/MECHANIC, Position Description Number D2431000, and is part of the Montana Air Nional Guard, 120 LRS. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.)
Selecting Official:
SMSgt Jamie Moore Learn more about this agency Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This Nional Guard position is for a
HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT
REPAIRER/MECHANIC, Position Description Number D2431000, and is part of the Montana Air Nional Guard, 120 LRS. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.)
Selecting Official:
SMSgt Jamie Moore Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Posted this month
- Apply by 07/22/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 22, 2026 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Gre Falls, MT 1 vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $32.34
- $43.19 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 8
- 10 Promotion potential 10 Learn more about pay scale and grade 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 Multiple
- This position is indefinite with possible permanent stus (MAY be converted to permanent stus without further competition).
Occupions and job series 5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Modere Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance . The type depends on the job. Background check type Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
MT-12983301-AF-26-498
Control number 873776800 This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency th posted the job announcement. Nional Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members. Clarificion from the agency This position is open to: Area I
- Permanent (Tenure 1/2) T32 technicians of the MT Air Nional Guard (MTANG), Area II
- Indefinite (Tenure 3)
MTANG T32
technicians & MTANG T5 permanent (Tenure 1/2) or term (Tenure 3) employees th are military members of the MTANG, Area III
- military members of the MTANG or T5 temporary (Tenure 0) employees of the MTANG th are also military members of the MTANG, & Area IV
- Individuals willing & eligible to join the MTANG.
Duties Help 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, meriel 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, excavors, trenchers, and tactical/armored protected vehicles. The equipment may be commercial or military designed with diesel, gasoline, electric, hybrid electric, or other alternive fuel power and may have multiple engines. Repairs, adjust, overhauls, performs 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, automic or manual transmissions, including those with power take offs, cross-drive transmissions, hydraulic, electric, pneumic systems and controls, fluid pumping systems, turrets, winches and four wheel steering systems. Systemically 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 nure of extent of repairs or adjustments necessary to complete work. Use specialized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems in complex ste-of-the-art electric and electronic systems to identify and replace defective components such as computer control modules, sensors, solenoids, digitized components, and circuits. Develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and makerepairs in the absence of technical guidelines. Modify parts to fit, or improvises modificions to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions. Makes design modificions to meet special requirements, make adjustment or performs tests. Removes, disassembles overhauls, modifies, adjusts, and repairs, engines, transmissions, or sub-assemblies in accordance with the proper procedures and specificions. Reassembles engines, transmissions, and sub-assemblies, makes adjustments, tests and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment. Determines serviceability by operional driving test. Performs body repair and corrosion control, refinishes 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 radiors/oil coolers and associed parts. Test, services, and repairs vehicle air conditioning systems following manufacturers and environmental guidelines. Replaces or repairs tires, tubes and balances wheel assemblies. Prepares, maintains and submits applicable maintenance work orders for man-hour and da collection accounting, to include completing forms to reflect work performed or delayed and parts and maintenance required. Assists in establishing and maintaining adeque shop stock, special levels parts, and approprie shop support equipment and tools. Inspect, maintains, and operes all approprie shop equipment. Researches and assists in requisitioning merials, parts and equipment necessary to perform the vehicle maintenance/management mission. Assists in review and upding maintenance technical orders, shop opering instructions, commercial publicions, MAJCOM and local publicions, as well as other pertinent directives. Provides expert support to the Customer Service Center to various unit members. Participes as OJT Instructor in the vehicle maintenance area. Conducts instructional classes on methods and procedures of operion and maintenance concerning all aspects of vehicle repairs and assigned shop maintenance support equipment. Evalues effectiveness of instruction, documents and maintains individual /section training and qualificion records. Assists in conducting the local occupional safety and health training program, to include compliance with directives and procedures for proper disposal of hazardous waste products within the functional area. Fully comprehends and complies with federal, ste and local environmental laws and the requirements in Air Force Occupional, Safety and Health Standard (AFOSHSTD). Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Help Conditions of employment
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Nional Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position th requires membership in the employing ste's Nional Guard, required prior to the effective de of placement. Selectee 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 Nional Guard must be eligible for immedie membership and employment in the Nional 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 investigion. Participion in direct deposit is mandory. Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may termine/suspend your military incentives; please see your MTNG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details. Must be able to obtain and maintain the approprie security clearance of the position. External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection. 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 relionships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperive working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a ste driver's license.
Qualificions Military Grades :
E3/A1C
GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
: Must have experience or training th has provided the candide with the skill to make repairs or the ability to assist with repairs th can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
: WG-8
- Must have experience or training showing basic knowledge of how vehicle parts and systems work together.
Ability to do routine maintenance and simple repairs on comb, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles, following instructions or working with others. Knowledge of basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumic systems well enough to help find problems and replace common parts like switches, hoses, or relays. Ability to use standard tools to remove, replace, and adjust parts, and do basic checks. Ability to follow manuals and instructions to complete assigned tasks. Basic understanding of hydraulic systems and controls and can help others with repairs. Ability to help repair or overhaul major parts like engines, transmissions, and electrical systems, usually as part of a team or with supervision. Ability to identify and replace simple electrical parts, like fuses or bulbs. WG-10
- Must have experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operion, and working relionships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of comb, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment.
Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of comb, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumic, and other non-mechanical systems th have a functional relionship and effect on the operion of mechanical systems. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumic, electrical, and electronic controls. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.
- (MUST address your experiences in detail on your resume as they rele to these general and specialized experience requirements, to be considered for this position)
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PLACEMENT STATUS/TENURE OF SELECTEE
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TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE
- For Title 32 permanent selectees only: This is an obliged position.
If a permanent employee of this agency and in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent stus AND have rights to return to their previous Title 32 position.
TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE
- For Title 32 Indefinite selectees only: This is an obliged position.
If an indefinite employee of this agency and in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their indefinite stus AND may return to their previous Title 32 indefinite position if it is still available.
INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT
- For Current Title 5 selectees only: This is an obliged position.
If an on-board employee in the Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will convert to a T32 indefinite appointment (tenure 3). This employee will have no reemployment rights to their previous T5 position.
INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT
- Ste Nional Guard Members (includes T32 NTE employees and MTNG members not currently a federal employee): This is an obliged position.
Selectee appointed as an indefinite employee (tenure 3). Educion This job does not have an educion qualificion requirement. Additional informion If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorizion Act of 1986 requires th you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register |
Selective Service System :
Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). Expand Hide additional informion Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution. Benefits Help 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 th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn 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 informion on the specific benefits offered. How you evalued You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documention used to determine if you meet the qualificions listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documention compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you re yourself higher than is supported by your applicion package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from considerion for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candides, you referred to the selecting official for employment considerion. Benefits Help 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 th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn 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 informion on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Applicion Package which includes: 1.
Your resume showing:
Contact Informion-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end des ( AT
LEAST MONTH/YEAR
- MONTH/YEAR ) , the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualificions of the job.
Federal jobs should include series and grade. Educion, certificions or licensures. For additional informion on wh to include in your resume, click here . How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online applicion/Occupional Questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupional Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12983301 A complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing de of the announcement to receive considerion. To begin, click Apply to access the online applicion. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to cree one before beginning the applicion. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your applicion package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your applicion before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your applicion package, complete the Include Personal Informion section as you deem approprie and click to continue with the applicion process. You taken to the online applicion which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online applicion, verify the required documention is included with your applicion package, and submit the applicion. To verify the stus of your applicion, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applicions will appear on the Welcome screen. The Applicion Stus will appear along with the de your applicion was last upded. For informion on wh each Applicion Stus means, : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/applicion/stus/ . Agency contact informion Vanessa Toquero vanessa.toquero.civ@army.mil Address
MT 120AW 2800
Airport Ave B Gre Falls, MT 59404 US Next steps Once your online applicion is submitted you will receive a confirmion notificion by email. Your applicion evalued by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluion is complete, you will receive another notificion regarding the stus of your applicion. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Applicion Package which includes: 1.
Your resume showing:
Contact Informion-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end des ( AT
LEAST MONTH/YEAR
- MONTH/YEAR ) , the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualificions of the job.
Federal jobs should include series and grade. Educion, certificions or licensures. For additional informion on wh to include in your resume, click here . How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online applicion/Occupional Questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupional Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12983301 A complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing de of the announcement to receive considerion. To begin, click Apply to access the online applicion. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to cree one before beginning the applicion. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your applicion package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your applicion before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your applicion package, complete the Include Personal Informion section as you deem approprie and click to continue with the applicion process. You taken to the online applicion which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online applicion, verify the required documention is included with your applicion package, and submit the applicion. To verify the stus of your applicion, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applicions will appear on the Welcome screen. The Applicion Stus will appear along with the de your applicion was last upded. For informion on wh each Applicion Stus means, : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/applicion/stus/ . Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact informion Vanessa Toquero vanessa.toquero.civ@army.mil Address
MT 120AW 2800
Airport Ave B Gre Falls, MT 59404 US Next steps Once your online applicion is submitted you will receive a confirmion notificion by email. Your applicion evalued by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluion is complete, you will receive another notificion regarding the stus of your applicion. Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Overview Help Accepting applicions Posted this month
- Apply by 07/22/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 22, 2026 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Gre Falls, MT 1 vacancy No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed No Salary $32.34
- $43.19 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 8
- 10 Promotion potential 10 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 Multiple
- This position is indefinite with possible permanent stus (MAY be converted to permanent stus without further competition).
Occupions and job series Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Jobs require a and some require a . The type depends on the job. Background check type Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number
MT-12983301-AF-26-498
Control number 873776800
