Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

At Beale Air Force Base, Vehicle Management keeps the mission moving—literally. As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic with the Air Force Civilian Service, you’ll maintain and repair the specialized vehicles that enable construction, flightline operations, emergency response, and combat readiness. Your work ensures the wing’s fleet is safe, reliable, and mission‑ready every day.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a Full‑Time Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, WG‑5803‑10, to support the 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron (9 LRS) at Beale AFB, Marysville, California.

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, and modify a wide range of heavy‑duty vehicles and mobile equipment, with a strong emphasis on automotive systems and components. This includes systems with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic components used for construction, earth‑moving, firefighting, and other specialized operations. You’ll diagnose hard‑to‑locate mechanical issues, rebuild major assemblies, perform functional and performance tests, and ensure all work meets technical specifications. You’ll also follow established safety procedures, maintain documentation, and handle hazardous waste in accordance with Air Force standards.

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Salary Range is $33.84 - $39.47 an hour based on experience.

AFCS Benefits

Paid Time Off:

• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
  
  

Paid Vacation Time

• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
  
  

Health Insurance

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
  
  

Retirement

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
  
  

Requirements For This Position

• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain/maintain required background checks
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs; frequent bending, climbing, and working in tight spaces
• Ability to work in varying weather and shop conditions
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 12 months
• Must pass initial and periodic drug testing (Testing Designated Position)
• May require overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, or on‑call duty
• Must meet physical/medical examination requirements
  
  

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s)

• Knowledge of heavy mobile equipment systems, including diesel, multi‑fuel, and gasoline engines; transmissions; gear assemblies; and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Skill in using diagnostic tools such as engine analyzers, compression testers, tachometers, and ohmmeters
• Skill in troubleshooting mechanical problems and determining repair requirements
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and specifications
• Ability to maintain, repair, overhaul, and modify heavy equipment with minimal supervision
  
  

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AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.