Heavy Mobile Equip Repairer

Duties

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.

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.

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Heavy Mobile Equip Repairer / PD1610699

The full performance level of this position is WG - 08.

Not Authorized

Not Authorized

Not Required

• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must possess a valid REAL  state driver's license.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,09/11/2026.

Candidates must demonstrate the potential to perform repairs by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components. Additionally, they should be capable of assisting higher-level heavy mobile equipment mechanics in disassembling, repairing, and reassembling major systems, components, and operating mechanisms. Evidence of this potential can be shown through work, training, or education that establishes proficiency in these repair tasks.

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 (

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.

• Ability to do the job without more than…