Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • New Castle, PA

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, assigned to Field Maintenance Shop 9. The Surface Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. The position conducts readiness and repair inspections, may maintain and repair electronic communication equipment by replacing components, and assists with production reports and records and recommendations to the supervisor. Other duties may be assigned. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Accession is contingent on verification of a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the listed military grade.
• Must be eligible for the military grades listed: warrant officer WO1–CW3 or enlisted E1–E9.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• Accession is contingent upon verification of a Secret security clearance.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance, and ability to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
• Experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying complex vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment and experience applying independent judgment to determine methods and techniques for unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
• Experience testing, inspecting, and evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Experience, training, and education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position's duties.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles, diagnosing mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and diagnostic equipment.
• Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
• Independently perform maintenance and repairs, 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.
• Maintain and repair electronic communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements, when required.
• Assist with maintaining production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type. Contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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