Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 72, located in Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.

This Job Is Open To

• The public

Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of construction, combat, and power generation equipment (graders, armored personnel carriers, tracked vehicles, ambulances, generators and forklifts).
• Repair and replace components of the cooling, braking, exhaust, power train, or hydraulic systems on combat and tactical, automotive, and powered support equipment.
• Remove, adjust or replace defective or worn parts and components.
• Perform operational inspections and ensure vehicles are properly serviced and repaired; perform preventative maintenance checks and services; and perform minor body work.
• Assist higher graded repairers in the performance of more complex repairs such as removing, repairing or replacing major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, steering boxes, and fuel injection pumps.
• Operate motor vehicles to check work.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the Class level required, with appropriate endorsements, within 90 days of employment.
• Incumbent may be subject to mandatory drug testing as required to maintain a CDL.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).

Qualifications

Standing Register (Open Continuous): First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be August 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Application packages received after this date will be evaluated at a future cutoff date to be determined based on the needs of the agency.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 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 without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to perform preventive maintenance checks and services; conduct basic operational inspections to ensure the vehicles are properly serviced; and operate equipment to check work. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Works on top of, under, or in tight compartments of equipment in cramped and awkward positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and occasionally outside. Incumbent is exposed to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, vehicle exhaust fumes, and some inclement weather. Subject to burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and strains.

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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• This is a Career Field (CF) Logistics position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary is based on the local prevailing rate.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentive, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated 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. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

• Your resume: must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience. For each relevant work experience, include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and a brief description.
• Cover Letter (optional).
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/17/2026 to receive consideration.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and other supporting documents. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Agency Contact

• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
• Address: DE-W6KHAA 99TH US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD, DO NOT MAIL, Fort McCoy, WI 54656, US