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.

About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) 66, located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.

This Job Is Open To

• The public

Clarification from the agency: THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE SOLICITATION - This position is being advertised through the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce - Maintenance Activities. Under this authority, competitive rating/ranking and veterans' preference procedures do not apply.

Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of heavy mobile equipment, such as: construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and powered support equipment.
• Remove and repair major systems or components of equipment to include power packs, transmissions, transfers, gear reduction units, injector pumps, air conditioners, fuel pumps and alternators.
• Make idle speed, current, brake, and transmission linkage adjustments.
• Perform initial and in-process inspections; perform mechanical diagnostics and troubleshoot to localize defects and determine cause of malfunction; perform mechanical maintenance on defective parts; and perform minor body work.
• Provide technical assistance to unit personnel.
• Operate motor vehicles to perform the duties of this position.

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• This position requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.

Qualifications

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities.

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be 29 December 2025. Application packages received after this date will be evaluated at a future cutoff date to be determined based on the needs of the agency. Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. 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 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 meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: troubleshoot, maintain and repair heavy mobile equipment to include performance of preventative maintenance checks and services; repair, replace, install, or make adjustments to mobile equipment components and parts; and conduct various operational tests to perform final inspection. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort Required: You may be required to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. Work frequently requires climbing on top of equipment or crawling under equipment. You will frequently have to bend, reach, stretch and crouch. Work is strenuous, often requiring the lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. You will also push, pull, and turn heavy parts and equipment.

Working Conditions: Work inside and outside where you will be exposed to drafts, dirt, grease and vehicle fumes. You will be exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold, and freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in mud and wet or icy areas when outdoors. Subject to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks and strains.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

• Amended vacancy announcement: Changed closing date from 06/04/2026 to 12/03/2026.
• This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html
• 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 Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment.
• 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. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

• Resume: must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. 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 showing you can perform the tasks at the required level.
• Cover Letter (optional).
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable.

Note: Documents submitted as part of the application package may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. You may sanitize supplemental documents to remove another person's personal information before submitting.

How to Apply

To apply, 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 12/03/2026 to receive consideration.

Click Apply to access the online application. You must be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply; if you do not have one, create it before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and other supporting documents. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents before submitting; uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

It is your responsibility to verify that your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Agency Contact

• Contact: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
• Address: DE-W6KGAA 88TH US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD, DO NOT MAIL, Fort McCoy, WI 54656, US