Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader

Army National Guard Units • Spokane, WA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position, classified as a WL-5801-10 Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader. The position is located at Washington Field Maintenance Shop 5 in Spokane, Washington. It is advertised as enlisted and is an obligated indefinite appointment associated with a temporary promotion. One or more vacancies may be filled.

The incumbent leads a crew performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, automotive vehicles, and related equipment. The leader assigns and monitors work, communicates instructions, ensures the crew has the required plans, materials, stock, and tools, and performs repair work alongside the crew. The position also involves providing technical guidance to lower-grade employees, conducting readiness and repair inspections, and supporting production reporting and technical analyses.

The position requires maintaining membership in the Washington Army National Guard, holding valid Washington state and military driver's licenses, and obtaining and maintaining the appropriate security clearance. The employee may occasionally work outside normal duty hours, and overtime may be required. The employee must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card and attend schools required by the supervisor. The position is subject to a trial period and requires compliance with applicable safety and environmental responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least 24 months of specialized experience demonstrating the ability to plan, organize, and lead others in work directly related to the repair function of this occupational series.
• Ability to perform administrative functions and read and interpret technical publications used to repair supported equipment.
• Ability to provide guidance to others in work related to this occupational series.
• Journeyman-level knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose 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, or gasoline engines; turbine engines; automatic and manual transmissions; driveline assemblies; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; fuel-injection systems; and emission-control systems.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment, ability to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance, and ability to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
• Must be assigned to a compatible military position and attain the MOS within one year of appointment; applicants need not already possess the MOS or be assigned to the position to apply.
• Must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard for continued employment.
• Must have a valid Washington state driver's license and military driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the position's appropriate security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card and attend schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Must complete Army Avoidance Course training when starting work if driving Army-owned or leased vehicles.
• Must comply with the Lautenberg Amendment restrictions applicable to the position.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must provide documentation supporting the required high school diploma or GED.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Nice To Haves

• Desired military assignments are in the 91, 92, or 88 series.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders to crew members and select workers for tasks based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Relay supervisor instructions, demonstrate proper work methods, start work, and ensure plans, blueprints, materials, tools, and stock are available.
• Perform repair work alongside the crew and ensure sufficient work is available to keep the crew busy.
• Check work in progress and completed work for compliance with supervisor instructions, work orders, shop procedures, and deadlines; advise workers on meeting requirements.
• Answer workers’ questions about procedures, policies, written instructions, and directives; interpret work instructions and assist lower-grade repairers or trainees with complex tasks.
• Provide the supervisor with information on 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, combat, tactical, automotive, and related vehicles and equipment.
• Repair or overhaul major systems, including internal combustion and turbine engines, transmissions, heavy-duty driveline systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
• Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks, test equipment, embedded diagnostics, and original equipment manufacturer system analyzers.
• Determine required adjustments and identify repairs beyond those specified or indicated on work orders.
• Remove and disassemble engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems; repair, overhaul, or modify them to specifications; and reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall them.
• Independently perform maintenance and repairs in remote locations, including replacing or repairing defective parts and components.
• Provide technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees.
• Conduct readiness and repair inspections on supported vehicles and associated equipment.
• Perform operational inspections and preventive maintenance, including servicing, brake adjustments, fluid replacement, greasing, and cleaning.
• Inspect supported equipment before Inactive Duty Training and Annual Training to ensure it is functioning properly.
• Maintain and repair electronic communications equipment, when required, by removing and replacing components and elements.
• Assist with production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
• Plan, organize, and perform technical analyses as required or assigned; recommend adjustments to accomplish work efficiently and economically and maximize production.
• Perform other assigned duties that are temporary, minor, or incidental.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Certain incentives may be available subject to funding and approval, but are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED