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 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 120 located in Wilkes Barre, PA.

This position may offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus (see Additional Information section).

This Job Is Open To

• The public

Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of construction, industrial, combat, tactical and power generation equipment.
• 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.
• This position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• This position requires a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.

Qualifications

Position is announced as a standing register (open continuous recruitment): The first cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be 01-AUG-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. 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: maintenance, repairs, and replacements to component parts of heavy mobile equipment; 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 and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning part assemblies and equipment. Occasionally lifts heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. Work is sometimes performed from ladders or work platforms at varying heights.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and occasionally outside. The incumbent must frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time. The incumbent is exposed to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, and vehicle exhaust fumes, and to some inclement weather such as wind and rain. Subject to burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and strains.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Logistics Career Field 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 and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest. Most PCS entitlements are considered taxable by the IRS.
• 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.
• This position may offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus to individuals who are newly appointed. You are considered newly appointed if this is your first appointment as a Federal Government civilian employee or if you have a minimum of a 90 day break in service from a previous Federal civilian position (with limited exceptions for time-limited or non-permanent prior appointments). The bonus is paid in one lump sum after you enter on duty and requires a one year service obligation to the Army Reserve Military Technician Program; failure to serve the specified period may require repayment.
• 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. Follow all instructions carefully when applying; 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 support the specialized experience described in this announcement. 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. Use plain language and avoid acronyms. Resumes exceeding two pages, or containing photographs or other inappropriate material, will not be considered.
• 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 (such as military orders and marriage certificates) to remove another person's personal information before submitting, but may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version if selected.

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 12/11/2026 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. Follow the prompts to select your resume and other supporting documents, then complete and submit the online application. 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

• 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