Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Kapolei, HI

27d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Hawaii Army National Guard, Combined Support Maintenance Shop No. 1 (CSMS #1), in Kapolei, Hawaii. The position performs maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and overhaul of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.

The mechanic maintains and repairs heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles. The work includes diagnosing difficult performance problems and mechanical failures in complex systems using visual and auditory checks, test equipment, and computer diagnostic tools. The mechanic disassembles engines and major assemblies, performs repairs in remote locations, and replaces or repairs defective parts and systems. The position also conducts readiness and repair inspections and may maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by replacing components. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a dual-status T32 position requiring National Guard membership and assignment to a compatible military position. The selectee must wear the military uniform and meet applicable suitability, security, and physical examination requirements. Irregular or overtime compensatory hours may be required, and the work may require driving a motor vehicle.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with assignment to a compatible military position in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants not currently in the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade specified in the announcement.
• At least 18 months of experience or training leading to thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of 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, gasoline, and turbine engines; automatic and manual transmissions; driveline assemblies; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; fuel injection systems; and emission control systems.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation; ability to obtain and maintain the position's appropriate security clearance.
• Must meet applicable restrictions under the Lautenberg Amendment concerning qualifying domestic violence convictions.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Must follow established safety rules and regulations.
• An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required if the position requires driving a motor vehicle.
• Must meet requirements for dual-status technician placement, including assignment to an appropriate military position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period; participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully complete a medical examination or obtain review and approval of a physical examination taken within six months, as placement may involve arduous or hazardous duties.
• Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and working in tight or awkward positions; strenuous work may be performed standing, lying, or sitting.
• Frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance; frequently push, pull, and position parts, assemblies, and equipment with similar effort; heavier items are moved with assistance or lifting devices.
• May be required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, major repairs, inspections, and overhauls on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose equipment performance problems and mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and tools such as 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 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 communications equipment by removing and replacing components and elements.
• Follow established safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

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