Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Term) (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Spanish Fork, UT

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a term, Title 32 National Guard position with the Utah Army National Guard, assigned to FMS3A in Spanish Fork, Utah. The role leads a crew performing maintenance and repair of heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, automotive, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment. The position combines hands-on repair work with work assignment, technical guidance, quality checks, and reporting to the supervisor. Priority is given to current military members of the Utah Army National Guard.

The mechanic leader diagnoses and repairs complex vehicle systems and components, including engines, transmissions, fuel injection, electrical, suspension, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems. Work is performed according to applicable modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies. The role also conducts readiness and repair inspections, preventive maintenance, and recovery or evacuation of inoperable vehicles.

The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment. Applicants must be eligible for immediate membership if not already members. A valid state driver's license is required when operating motor vehicles. The position may require work outside normal duty hours and overtime. A security clearance must be obtained and maintained; medical screening is completed upon selection. Education is not applicable.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Compatible enlisted military grade and assignment are required before the effective date of placement. Compatible military assignment fields listed are CMF 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 91, 92, and 94.
• Experience or training providing sufficient knowledge to perform work in this occupational series.
• Experience or training demonstrating the ability to lead other technicians performing work in this occupational series.
• Thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that affect mechanical-system operation.
• Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Basic electronics knowledge sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• Ability to repair or overhaul major components, including diesel, multi-fuel, gasoline, and turbine engines; automatic and manual transmissions; driveline assemblies; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; fuel-injection systems; and emission-control systems.
• Experience planning, organizing, and leading the work of others in fields directly related to the repair function.
• Ability to perform administrative functions, read and interpret technical publications used in equipment repair, and provide work-related guidance to others.
• A valid state driver's license is required for positions requiring operation of motor vehicles.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants with a qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The resume must detail relevant experience and include employment beginning and ending dates in MM/YYYY format and total hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders to crewmembers and select workers for jobs based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Communicate supervisor instructions, demonstrate proper work methods, ensure plans, materials, and tools are available, and obtain needed stock.
• Perform hands-on repair work alongside the crew and ensure there is sufficient work to keep the crew busy.
• Check work in progress and completed work for compliance with instructions, work orders, procedures, methods, and deadlines; direct or advise workers as needed.
• Interpret work instructions and assist lower-graded repairers and trainees with difficult and complex tasks.
• Provide the supervisor with information about work status, progress, delays, operations, and problems.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, automotive, and other supported vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks, test equipment, embedded diagnostics, and manufacturer system analyzers.
• Determine required adjustments and whether repairs beyond those specified on work orders are needed.
• Remove, disassemble, repair, overhaul, or modify engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems; reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall them as required.
• Repair electrical and suspension systems and perform maintenance independently, including in remote locations with little or no supervision.
• Provide technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees.
• Recover and evacuate inoperable vehicles from unit breakdown locations.
• Conduct readiness, repair, and operational inspections; ensure vehicles and equipment are properly serviced and perform preventive maintenance.
• Inspect supported equipment before use during Inactive Duty Training and Annual Training.
• Assist with production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
• Plan, organize, and perform technical analyses; recommend adjustments to improve the effective, efficient, and economical accomplishment of work and maximize production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends 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