Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Nashville, TN

13d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee Army National Guard. The position is not eligible for membership in a labor organization and requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform.

The Surface Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles. The mechanic diagnoses mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and test equipment; removes and disassembles engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems; and independently performs repairs and maintenance, including in remote locations. The mechanic also conducts readiness and repair inspections, may maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by replacing components, assists with production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership in the Tennessee National Guard in a compatible military assignment and the military grade specified in the announcement.
• Military grades: E-3 through E-8.
• 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: one year at the next lowest WG level, or 18 months of experience or training, leading to thorough knowledge of mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for varied 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 the operation of mechanical systems.
• 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 engines, transmissions, drive-line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel-injection systems, and emission-control systems.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• 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 trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must undergo required preplacement medical testing at government expense before beginning employment.
• For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• A valid state driver's license is required for positions that require operating motor vehicles.
• Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies, including hours outside the normal duty day.
• Education is not required; education cannot be substituted for the experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and with test equipment, including engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
• Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems.
• Independently perform repairs and maintenance, including in remote locations, by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components.
• Conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
• May maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by removing and replacing components and elements.
• Assist with maintaining production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
• Follow established safety rules and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal 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