Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (Merit, T32)

Army National Guard Units • Arden Hills, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Merit Army National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position with the Minnesota Army National Guard at FMS#3, AHATS, in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The position inspects and evaluates a wide variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, automotive vehicles, and related equipment. It also covers complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and components, using specialized testing methods and equipment to verify that safety and tolerance requirements are met.

The inspector determines necessary repairs and evaluates their economic feasibility using established Maintenance Expenditure Limits. The role prepares repair, parts, and labor lists; conducts in-process and final inspections; certifies satisfactory equipment or returns deficient work for additional repairs; and may serve on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams or Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams. Other duties may be assigned.

Minnesota Army National Guard membership in a compatible military position is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. The position may require irregular or overtime hours and a valid state driver’s license if operating motor vehicles. A background investigation and appropriate security clearance are required. The position is subject to federal employment suitability requirements and may require completion of a probationary period.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard, or eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed; must maintain satisfactory Guard membership.
• Must be assigned to a compatible military position and MOS; military grades are enlisted through CW4.
• For WG-11 and above, experience or training demonstrating extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnected systems, assemblies, and parts across combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• For WG-11 and above, ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems and how they affect major mechanical systems.
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Skill in developing or improvising repair methods, altering parts, correcting recurring malfunctions, and designing equipment modifications for special test requirements or needs when technical guidelines are absent.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and technical practices; ability to use measuring instruments and tools; ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints; and troubleshooting ability.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and meet federal employment suitability requirements.
• Must wear the military uniform and meet applicable military MOS requirements.
• A valid state driver’s license is required for positions requiring motor vehicle operation.
• Must meet applicable Lautenberg Amendment restrictions; an individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, automotive vehicles, and other equipment or components.
• Inspect complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems while in operation or on standby.
• Use specialized testing methods and equipment, such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, and engine scopes, to verify tolerances and safety factors.
• Determine needed repairs and evaluate their economic feasibility using established Maintenance Expenditure Limits, considering parts costs and availability, labor hours, and mission time constraints.
• Recommend that equipment be condemned when repair costs exceed established limits.
• Prepare lists of needed repairs, parts, and authorized labor hours.
• Conduct in-process inspections to ensure repairs comply with applicable requirements.
• Perform final inspections, certify equipment in satisfactory operating condition, or reject work and return equipment for further repairs with specific reports.
• Serve as an inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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