USPS maintenance mechanic Q&A
Measuring a fuse outside of circuit - ANSWER-Visually check fuse for broken wire or
bad connections - set multimeter to(continuity) test set (radio icon setting) on meter
CHECK for OL !!!!!
When you are checking for continuity what are you looking for???? - ANSWER-
Difference of potential...
Describe a conflict situation (any) - ANSWER-I was a designated driver for friend
and wife - he felt he was sober enough to drive - I told him no - I'll take keys - he
refused to hand over keys - I was able to talk to wife and she demanded him to give
her the keys she gave keys to me we got home safely....
Describe working together as a team - ANSWER-Needed help to locate and replace
bad parts on machine - only help I had was 2 trainees- with no experience - I trained
them to help me in locating part (MTSC) told them how to order match part - deliver
parts to me - and had them watch me as I installed parts
How do you research a problem what sources do you use??? - ANSWER-Work
related MTSC - E.T.'s who work on the machines in question - outside work google;
libraries, websites covering the subject
How do you measure a fuse inside a circuit - ANSWER-Wearing appropriate PPE
Set multimeter to AC symbol -
Black lead to ground
Check fuse contacts top bottom (ONE HANDED)looking for voltage
(TWO HANDED) Check across fuses - A - B then A - C then B - C / looking for
voltages
Describe a unsafe situation- how did you correct it? - ANSWER-Coworker was
vacuuming a open stacker power box - without shutting down machine- I stopped
him & instructed him how to properly shut down the machine wearing the correct
PPE & clean the machine
How many questions does the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915 have? -
ANSWER-15
How much time is allowed for the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915? -
ANSWER-15 minutes
What is the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915 compromised of? - ANSWER-
It measures the ability to read and understand written materials as used in reading
Measuring a fuse outside of circuit - ANSWER-Visually check fuse for broken wire or
bad connections - set multimeter to(continuity) test set (radio icon setting) on meter
CHECK for OL !!!!!
When you are checking for continuity what are you looking for???? - ANSWER-
Difference of potential...
Describe a conflict situation (any) - ANSWER-I was a designated driver for friend
and wife - he felt he was sober enough to drive - I told him no - I'll take keys - he
refused to hand over keys - I was able to talk to wife and she demanded him to give
her the keys she gave keys to me we got home safely....
Describe working together as a team - ANSWER-Needed help to locate and replace
bad parts on machine - only help I had was 2 trainees- with no experience - I trained
them to help me in locating part (MTSC) told them how to order match part - deliver
parts to me - and had them watch me as I installed parts
How do you research a problem what sources do you use??? - ANSWER-Work
related MTSC - E.T.'s who work on the machines in question - outside work google;
libraries, websites covering the subject
How do you measure a fuse inside a circuit - ANSWER-Wearing appropriate PPE
Set multimeter to AC symbol -
Black lead to ground
Check fuse contacts top bottom (ONE HANDED)looking for voltage
(TWO HANDED) Check across fuses - A - B then A - C then B - C / looking for
voltages
Describe a unsafe situation- how did you correct it? - ANSWER-Coworker was
vacuuming a open stacker power box - without shutting down machine- I stopped
him & instructed him how to properly shut down the machine wearing the correct
PPE & clean the machine
How many questions does the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915 have? -
ANSWER-15
How much time is allowed for the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915? -
ANSWER-15 minutes
What is the vocabulary and reading part of Exam 915 compromised of? - ANSWER-
It measures the ability to read and understand written materials as used in reading
