Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Cheyenne, WY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent, Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position with the Wyoming Army National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). Military affiliation is required, and the selected candidate must be willing and eligible to join the Wyoming Army National Guard before appointment. The position maintains and repairs powered ground and related support equipment used for aircraft ground servicing and repairs, as well as equipment supporting missile, aircraft, air-control, and radar installations; field combat support; engineering and construction projects; and general utilities, including standby and emergency power systems. The work requires primary physical presence; situational telework may be considered case by case. The mechanic is responsible for the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance program, inventory control, and preventive-maintenance scheduling. Work includes troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, modifying, and operating powered and non-powered equipment; performing preventive maintenance; and overhauling, rebuilding, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting major systems and components. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. The position is FLSA exempt. A T3/SECRET security clearance must be held or be obtainable and maintainable. A two-year trial period may be required. Applicants must meet the military-grade and assignment requirements, possess or be able to obtain a government license to operate vehicles up to one ton, and meet the stated experience requirements. No education qualification requirement is specified.

Requirements

Must meet the minimum and specialized experience requirements for the position and grade level.
Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a T3/SECRET security clearance; employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
Must be willing and eligible to join the Wyoming Army National Guard as a military member before appointment and meet compatible military-grade and assignment requirements before placement.
Military grade must be within E-4/SPC through E-6/SSG. Applicants above the maximum grade must submit a written demotion statement of understanding with the application; enlisted applicants under- or over-grade without the required written statement will not be considered.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a government license to operate vehicles up to one ton.
Experience or training demonstrating knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams, and schematics; and skill using equipment and hand tools to troubleshoot, test, and repair equipment.
Experience or training removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to powered support equipment and systems, and skill in replacing, fitting, installing, and adjusting components.
Working knowledge of the makeup and operation of the individual systems maintained and how those systems relate to one another.
Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers’ repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Resume must show experience dates in month/year format and hours worked per week, with descriptions of specialized experience.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing this position’s duties.
May be required to complete a two-year trial period.
Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.

Responsibilities

Manage the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance program, inventory control, and identification and scheduling of preventive-maintenance requirements.
Troubleshoot, repair, service, modify, and operate powered GSE, including AC and DC generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, and deicers.
Maintain non-powered equipment such as work stands, jacks, ramps, and towbars.
Perform preventive maintenance and equipment servicing, including repairing or replacing tires; lubrication and oil changes; replacing air, fuel, and oil filters; checking fluid levels; and adjusting or replacing ignition parts, hoses, V-belts, and other items.
Overhaul, rebuild, repair, replace, and troubleshoot major components and systems, including power-plant, brake, steering, hydraulic, diesel and gas, air, starting, ignition, and electrical systems.
Maintain and repair powered ground and similar support equipment used for aircraft servicing and repairs, installation support, field combat support, engineering and construction projects, general utilities, and standby and emergency power systems.
Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements and the organization’s mission.