FSR - Wheel Specialist - Military veterans preferred

• Performs technical inspections and verifies the work performed on tactical wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment, power generation equipment and their sub-systems IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Performs technical inspections, determines repair parts required and performs mechanical maintenance actions and repairs on various combat/ tactical wheeled vehicles IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Performs diagnostic tests, using measuring devices, instruments, test equipment, special tools and lifting devices, to identify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and cooling systems failures IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Operates/tests various types of equipment, and attached systems IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Repairs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and cooling system systems components, on vehicles, equipment and their subsystems as assigned IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Removes, repairs, and replaces: engine, drive train and body components; hydraulic, electrical and cooling system components as required IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Prepares, completes and maintains equipment logs, records all RSOI’s and technical inspections reports, etc.; all IAW appropriate procedures and publications
• Performs clean-up duties and polices the shop and work areas as assigned
• Supports / participates in the Company Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and QA Program as required
• Trains, mentors, and enhances the performance of co-workers and other personnel as required
• Trains, cross trains and attends training sessions as required
• Complies with all Company rules, policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety, environmental and quality standards and applicable COPs and DOPs
• Writes performance evaluation comments / reports when placed in a control/assignment directive role
• Provides for accountability and proper care of all GFE / CFE
• Favorably interacts with internal / external customers
• Will be required, on an as needed basis, to assist to perform functions in branch maintenance work areas; to include branch maintenance buildings, RSOI and REGEN
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Must understand and be able to use technical manuals
• Must be able to read complex schematic diagrams
• Field of Expertise: Inspection, trouble shooting, repair and verification of wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment, power generation equipment and equipment
• Must have basic computer operating skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
• Writes performance evaluation comments and reports when placed in a control/ assignment directive role
• Will be required to be trained in the operation of the STAMIS (GCSS-A) and ALIMS programs and other automation systems
• Up-dates technical manuals

Experience & Education

• Must have seven (7) years verifiable experience in inspection, verification, repair, and maintenance on tactical wheeled vehicles and equipment (one year of track experience may be applied toward the seven years verifiable experience)
• Must complete a hands-on inspection of selected vehicles with a minimum of 90% passing score to demonstrate ability to perform the duties of the position. This includes an evaluation to perform job duties.
• Subject to completion of a sixty (60) day trial period
• Relevant experience must include at least four (4) months experience in their current position except when promoting to a higher rated position
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience in a leadership role is desirable

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Work under stressful circumstances and meets shorts suspense dates
• Worksite for PREPO equipment includes the Branch shops, various storage yards, the Issue Yard RSOI, RUFMA/REGEN, various test tracks and other areas where the PREPO Equipment moves.
• Must be free of medical restriction/ limitations that prevent the performance of required duties and/ or prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be physically capable of performing the work in conditions of extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain and blowing sand and dust
• Employees shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description
• May be required to work on uncommon hours of duty, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must possess a valid California state driver’s license and be able to obtain a military operator’s permit for each type of vehicle or equipment required to operate
• Will be required to become knowledgeable in LOGSA computer programs and perform internet research
• Must be able to meet CMF criteria in accordance with DA PAM 611-21 and AR 601-210