AC
$68,057 – $79,410
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role maintains and repairs a wide range of heavy mobile equipment and vehicles, from aircraft cargo loaders and cranes to forklifts and ambulances, using diagnostic tools and technical manuals to troubleshoot and service complex systems. It suits someone with hands-on mechanical experience and the ability to work independently in a maintenance shop environment, often in physically demanding and uncomfortable positions.
Our summary, not Air Combat Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair heavy and light vehicles without more than normal supervision
- Knowledge of heavy and light vehicle systems and components
- Skill using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment
- Ability to interpret manufacturers' repair manuals and technical specifications
- Knowledge of safety practices and hazardous materials handling
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds regularly
- Ability to work in tiring positions on top of, under, and inside vehicle compartments