Automotive Worker - Beltsville, United States - US Agricultural Research Service

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Beltsville, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


  • Provides maintenance and repairs for a variety of parts, components and accessories for motor vehicles, construction equipment, and utilities support equipment (both gasoline and diesel powered).
  • Adjusts brakes, transmission linkages, engine idle, voltage and currents control valves, sensing valves, expansion valves, and pressure regulator valves.
  • Cleans or replaces filters, screens, battery cables and clamps, engine components, and heating and cooling devices. Flushes radiators and replaces antifreeze solution.
  • Turns brake rotors and drums, turns stator and replace pads, overhauls wheel and master cylinders and makes necessary adjustments.
  • Occasionally operates tractor trailer and wrecker to provide emergency road service.
  • Performs frontend alignment on vehicles and mobile equipment.
  • Troubleshoots problems on diesel engines (i.e., combustion powered generator systems including load equalizing units) and performs minor maintenance and repairs.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of oneyear probationary period, unless previously served.


  • Direct Deposit

  • Per Public Law all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Must possess and maintain Maryland State Commercial Driver License, Class A, Passenger Endorsement.
  • Must possess Environmental Protection Agency, Section 609 certification.
  • During inclement weather (i.e., snow, ice) may be required to work outside of normal work schedule.


  • Safety and Health

  • The incumbent performs duties in a supportive manner of a safe and healthy work environment and uses appropriate ergonomic principles for healthy office work.
  • The incumbent applies knowledge of and adheres to Departmental civil rights policies, goals, and objectives, with a philosophy of valuing diversity in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.
  • The incumbent contributes to a productive and nondiscriminatory work environment through written and oral communications and interpersonal relations.
  • FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): This position is nonexempt from the FLSA in accordance with 5 CFR

Qualifications:


  • In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement:

  • Selective Placement Factor(s):
In addition to the experience requirement above, this position has a selective placement factor (SPF).

Selective Placement Factors are special requirements, in addition to the minimum requirements, that are essential in successfully performing the duties of this job.

If SPF experience is not documented in your resume, you will not receive further consideration under this announcement.

  • Class A CDL Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement
  • EPA 609 Certification

Working Conditions
- and - off road service of vehicle.
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Physical Effort

Requires crawling, bending, standing, and working in various strained positions for a considerable portion of working time; close hand-and-eye coordination in performing critical assembly and adjustment tasks, heavy lifting, pulling, or pushing of assemblies.


  • 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; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education:

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.


Additional information:


  • Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.
  • This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
  • This position is designated as a bargaining unit position and is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
  • Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

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