Hybrid Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer na Department of Veterans Affairs

Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Leavenworth, Kansas

Salary Range: $32.71 - $38.16 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located at the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Major Duties:

• This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE. Please note that as provided for in the AFGE/VA Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration for this position will be permanent employees of the local facility in which this position is being filled, the SECOND area of consideration will be employees at other VA facilities, and the THIRD area of consideration will be all other eligibles. The Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer is responsible for the servicing and repairing of heavy mobile equipment such as backhoes, tractors and excavators. It also includes the servicing and repairing of automotive and grounds maintenance equipment. The work includes, but is not limited to, repairing tires, lubricating vehicles and equipment according to specifications, as well as the inspecting and testing of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety of operation. Incumbent may use test equipment and applicable technical manuals to perform trouble shooting of problems. The incumbent will perform minor repairs without supervision and major repairs with limited supervision. The incumbent must maintain vehicle records, equipment mileage or hours and fuels records. Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer/ PD633186 The full performance level of this position is WG - 08. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,07/28/2025. Your background must demonstrate work involved in making repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components; or assisting higher level heavy mobile equipment mechanics in disassembling, repairing, and assembling major systems, components, and operating mechanisms. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen-out element(s) for this position are/is: Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Requires moderate to heavy lifting in moving and raising objects up to as much as 80 pounds. Necessitates working in strained and uncomfortable positions frequently. Work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. Frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing and crouching. Work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles in cramped or awkward positions. Perform strenuous work while standing, lying or sitting. Frequently lift and carries items, unassisted, weighing up to 80 pounds. Push, pull and position parts. Working Conditions: Working indoor most of the time, but occasionally in maintenance yard or field. ls exposed to dirt, grease, grime, noise and fumes. Frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, dust, grease, heat, fumes, and noise. Works in bad weather, in mud or snow and in wet or icy areas. Subject to cuts, burns. chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices, hard hats and hard toed shoes. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/28/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12766185. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-28