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HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New York Operations Division, Physical Support Branch, Plant Maintenance Unit

Summary

About the Position: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Supervisor.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/29/2026 to 05/11/2026
Salary
$31.91 - $37.24 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Jersey City, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 10% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CEDA-23-12946620-MP
Control number
866785600

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Duties

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  • Performs maintenance and repair work on floating plant and land plant (i.e., diesel engines, cranes, compressors, electric motors, winches, hoisting and rigging equipment, etc.)
  • Inspects and troubleshoots equipment, (i.e. renews brake linings and bands, repairs and adjusts friction on winches, replaces worn or defective pins or bushings on rigging equipment, etc.)
  • Assists in the repair of diesel marine engines and ancillary equipment.
  • Cuts and threads pipe, makes fittings, operates lathes, drill presses, grinders, saws and pipe threading machine. Perform miscellaneous steel and woodwork, cut and fit material to specifications and make necessary connections.
  • Performs maintenance and repairs on all building and grounds at Caven Point and shop equipment (i.e., offices, warehouses, HVAC systems, boilers, roofs, berths, plumbing, lighting, band saws, table saws, roadways and fences etc.
  • Performs maintenance on vessels under 65 feet in accordance with the Maintenance Management Plan.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.
  • The duties of this position requires working around heavy equipment in all types of weather, and is subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt and fumes from motors and exhausts.

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.

  • Current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees with competitive status
  • Current Civilian Employees of the Command
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


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 a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER without more than normal supervision, to include: Performing maintenance, repair, and replacement to component parts of heavy mobile equipment; performing preventive maintenance checks and services; conducting basic operational inspections to ensure the vehicles, machinery, equipment and vessels are properly serviced; and operate equipment to check work. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
  • 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 Efforts: Stands, walks, stoops, bends, keels, climbs, and crawls. Works in awkward and cramped positions when working in hard-to-reach places. Frequently handles objects weighing from 20 to 50 pounds.
  • Working Conditions: Works around heavy equipment in all types of weather. Subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt and fumes from motors and exhausts and discomfort from protective clothing, gloves, flash shield and eye goggles. There is the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, burns, broken bones, and cuts when working with sharp objects.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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