Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Gatesville, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a dual-status Excepted Service position with the Texas Army National Guard in Gatesville, Texas. The position requires active membership in the Texas Army National Guard, a compatible military assignment, and wear of the military uniform. The inspector ensures that surface maintenance equipment meets acceptable physical and operating standards and specifications.

The role involves complex inspections of a wide range of heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicles, including combat and tactical equipment, tanks, cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, bulldozers, road graders, tractors, earthmoving equipment, and self-propelled artillery. Inspections may also cover heavy artillery, small arms, powered support equipment, and components of comparable or lesser complexity. The inspector examines interconnected mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems while equipment is operating or in standby condition.

The inspector uses specialized test methods and equipment—including computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, and engine scopes—to verify tolerances and safety factors. The position identifies required repairs, evaluates repair economics against established Maintenance Expenditure Limits, and may recommend condemnation of equipment when repair costs exceed those limits. The inspector prepares repair, parts, and authorized labor-hour lists; performs in-process inspections; and conducts final inspections, certifying satisfactory equipment or returning rejected work for additional repairs. The position may also serve on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams or Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams.

The position requires extensive knowledge of complex vehicle and equipment systems, including their mechanical operation and interrelationships, and the ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected systems. It also requires knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems, as well as the ability to improvise methods or modifications when technical guidance is unavailable or special requirements arise.

The work schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 0630–1700. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. A valid state driver's license is required for positions requiring operation of motor vehicles. The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and complete a one- to two-year trial period. There is no educational requirement.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Texas Army National Guard and assignment to a compatible military AFSC/MOS; wear of the military uniform is required.
• Military skill set and rank must meet applicable requirements: MOS/AFSC 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 90, 91, 92, or 94; rank spread E-5/SGT through E-9/SGM.
• Experience or training demonstrating extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and interrelationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts in 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 their functional relationships with 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, make repairs without technical guidelines, correct recurring malfunctions, and modify equipment to meet special test requirements or other needs.
• Ability to apply complex inspection techniques to a variety of heavy-duty vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Ability to operate a variety of test equipment, including specialized equipment for interconnected mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; for positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain one within one year of appointment.
• A valid state driver's license is required when the position requires operating motor vehicles.
• Must satisfy applicable conditions related to the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment; a person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
• Must serve a one- to two-year trial period and receive written certification for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a wide variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, automotive vehicles, and related equipment or components.
• Inspect complex, interconnected mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems while operating or in standby condition.
• Use specialized testing methods and equipment to verify that equipment meets tolerance and safety requirements.
• Determine necessary repairs and assess their economic feasibility using established Maintenance Expenditure Limits and relevant cost, parts availability, labor-hour, and mission-time factors.
• Recommend to a higher echelon that equipment be condemned when repair costs exceed established limits.
• Prepare lists of needed repairs, parts, and authorized labor hours.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify repairs comply with applicable requirements.
• Conduct final inspections; certify equipment in satisfactory operating condition or reject work and prescribe additional repairs.
• Assist higher-graded inspectors with inspections and inspections of equipment repairs, as required.
• 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.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family subject to position type and eligibility.
• Texas has no state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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