Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector

Army National Guard Units • Edinburgh, IN

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About The Position

This is an Indiana National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the IN CSMS 2, Indiana National Guard, under Position Description Number D1286000. The position inspects heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles, including complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and components while operating or in standby condition. It determines needed repairs and uses established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate whether repairs are economically feasible. Inspections may take place at remote worksites, in support of field organizations and units during field exercise training periods, or before major equipment use. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires membership in the National Guard in a compatible military assignment, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Applicants who are not current Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed. The role may require a background investigation, probationary period, appropriate security clearance, and irregular or overtime hours to support operational requirements or contingencies. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. The duties may significantly impact the environment.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; applicants not currently in the Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment.
• Must be eligible for a military grade of SSG/E6 through SGM/E9, or WO1 through CW4.
• Compatible military assignments are in the 91, 94, or 25 series.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance tasks, and to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
• Specialized experience or training providing extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnected systems, assemblies, and parts for combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• 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 and knowledge to develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs without technical guidelines; modify parts to fit systems for which they were not designed; address recurring malfunctions; and design modifications for special test requirements or needs.
• For Federal Wage System positions, civilian experience must have been performed for at least 30 consecutive days and be properly documented. Experience in the same line of work is credited on the basis of a regular 40-hour workweek, and hours per week must be documented on the resume for credit.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• May be required to work irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours, including hours outside the normal duty day.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
• Inspect complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems, equipment, and components while operating or in standby condition.
• Determine what repairs equipment needs.
• Use established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate the economic feasibility of repairs.
• Inspect equipment at remote worksites in support of field organizations and field units during exercise training periods, or before major equipment use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type 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