Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Joliet, IL

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the IL FMS 12, National Guard. The Surface Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and overhaul of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment. The position is designated WG-5801-5/8/10, Position Description Number D1194000. The mechanic diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment systems and components, including engines, transmissions, driveline, hydraulic, electrical, and suspension systems. Work is performed in accordance with applicable technical manuals, modification work orders, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies. The position may include independently completing repairs and maintenance at remote locations. Appointment requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and the listed military grade before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear a military uniform. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs or contingencies, and direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

Membership in the Illinois National Guard and the military grade listed in the announcement is required before the effective date of placement.
Must be enlisted or a warrant officer, not to exceed CW3.
General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance and to use common tools and equipment in the trade.
For WG-10: Experience or training demonstrating thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and relationships of complex systems in a variety of vehicles and equipment; ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify such equipment; knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems; and ability to repair or overhaul major vehicle components and systems.
For WG-8: Experience or training using common hand and power tools and a range of test and measurement devices; removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts and accessories; understanding mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles as applied to vehicles; and reading and interpreting parts lists, repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
For WG-5: Experience or training using common hand tools to make repetitive repairs under close supervision and ability to perform simpler routine trade duties.
Federal employment suitability, as determined by a background investigation, is required.
A trial period may be required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Applicants must describe their qualifying experience in their own words and provide dates, position titles, and how the experience was gained.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, and automotive vehicles.
Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul engines, transmissions, driveline systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
Repair assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators or alternators, and brake cylinders.
Perform work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies.
Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
Use embedded diagnostics and original equipment manufacturer system analyzers to determine the nature and extent of repairs.
Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
Repair, overhaul, or modify components and systems according to applicable specifications and procedures.
Reassemble engines and systems, adjust and test them, and reinstall them in vehicles and equipment as needed.
Adjust and repair electrical and suspension systems.
Independently perform maintenance and repairs in remote locations, including removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components.