Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Aurora, CO

2d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Colorado Army National Guard, CO FMS 9. The position performs maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and overhaul of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.

The mechanic troubleshoots and performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, and automotive vehicles. Work includes diagnosing mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and using test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools. The mechanic removes and disassembles engines, major assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems.

The position independently performs repairs and maintenance in remote locations, including removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components. It conducts readiness and repair inspections of vehicles and associated equipment, may maintain and repair electronic communication equipment by replacing components, assists with production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Other duties may be assigned.

The selectee must wear the military uniform and be a member of, or eligible to transfer into, the Colorado Army National Guard. The position requires a grade of E-2 through E-8, required documentation, and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. A valid driver's license is required for positions involving operation of a motor vehicle. A probationary period may be required. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Applicants must document at least 18 months of each listed specialized experience in a resume of two pages or less, with experience dates in mm/yy format and descriptions of their personal experience. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience. The position may be contingent on the incumbent's vacancy. The announcement also notes that mandatory Full Time Staff training is required within one year of hire. PCS funds are not available unless otherwise stated.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Colorado Army National Guard or eligible to transfer into the COARNG.
• Must hold military grade E-2 through E-8.
• Must have at least 18 months of experience with 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.
• Must have at least 18 months of experience diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Must have at least 18 months of experience with electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that affect the operation of mechanical systems.
• Must have at least 18 months of experience with hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Must have at least 18 months of experience with electronics sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• Must have at least 18 months of experience repairing or overhauling major components such as diesel, multi-fuel, or gasoline engines; turbine engines; automatic and manual transmissions; drive line assemblies; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; fuel injection systems; and emission control systems.
• Must submit a resume of two pages or less that details how the applicant meets each specialized experience requirement and includes from/to dates in mm/yy format.
• Must submit all required documentation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which the applicant lives or is principally employed.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, inspect, and overhaul combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, and automotive vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and test equipment, including engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
• Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems.
• Independently perform repairs and maintenance in remote locations, including 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 communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements.
• Assist in maintaining production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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