Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Smyrna, TN

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee Army National Guard. The position is not eligible for membership in a labor organization and requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform.

The Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector inspects a wide variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. The equipment includes attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle-launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self-propelled earth-compacting equipment, and self-propelled artillery. The inspector examines complex, interconnected mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and components while equipment is operating or in standby condition, and determines what repairs are needed. Inspections may take place at remote worksites supporting field organizations and units during field exercises, or before major equipment is sent to a supporting maintenance facility. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires National Guard membership and eligibility for immediate membership if the applicant is not already a member. The selectee must meet the military grade requirements, undergo government-paid preplacement medical testing, and meet federal suitability requirements. A valid state driver’s license is required for positions involving motor vehicle operation. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; applicants not already members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Tennessee National Guard in the military grade specified.
• Must hold a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement and wear the military uniform.
• Military grades: E-5 through CW3.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance and use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
• At least 18 months of specialized experience or training involving complex interconnecting systems and a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Specialized experience must include knowledge of mechanical makeup, operation, and relationships of complex systems; ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected systems; and knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems.
• Specialized experience must include knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Specialized experience must include skill in developing or improvising repair methods, altering parts, modifying equipment to correct recurring malfunctions, and designing modifications for special test requirements or needs.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must complete government-paid preplacement medical testing to determine fitness and eligibility for employment.
• For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid state driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For a position requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to work irregular or overtime hours, including hours outside the normal duty day.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a wide variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
• Inspect complex, interconnected mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and components while equipment is operating or in standby condition.
• Determine repairs needed on inspected equipment.
• Inspect equipment at remote worksites supporting field organizations and field units during field exercise training periods.
• Inspect major pieces of equipment before they are sent to a supporting maintenance facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed