Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Sedro Woolley, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position at Washington Field Maintenance Shop 3 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. The mechanic troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, automotive, and other vehicles. Equipment may include tracked vehicles, artillery, graders, cranes, loaders, bulldozers, generators, tanks, trucks, trailers, forklifts, tractors, and related equipment. The position involves diagnosing mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks, embedded diagnostics, manufacturer system analyzers, and test equipment. The mechanic repairs and overhauls engines, transmissions, driveline systems, hydraulic systems, fuel-injection systems, electrical and suspension systems, and related components. Work is performed according to technical manuals, repair specifications, modification orders, lubrication orders, regulations, and management policies. Duties may include field maintenance and vehicle recovery, inspecting equipment for readiness, performing preventive maintenance, instructing operators and crews, advising supported units, and providing technical guidance to lower-grade employees. The position is temporary/indefinite and requires continued membership in the Washington Army National Guard. The selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible military position and attain the required MOS within one year of appointment. The employee may occasionally work outside normal duty hours, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment, ability to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance, and ability to use common tools and equipment.
For WG-08: At least 12 months of experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
For WG-08: Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories.
For WG-08: Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to vehicles, and skill in replacing, fitting, installing, and adjusting components.
For WG-08: Understanding of the composition and operation of individual systems and their interrelationships.
For WG-08: Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
For WG-10: At least 18 months of experience or training leading to thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex vehicle and equipment systems, assemblies, and parts.
For WG-10: Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
For WG-10: Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that affect mechanical-system operation.
For WG-10: Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
For WG-10: Basic electronics knowledge sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
For WG-10: Ability to repair or overhaul major components, including engines, transmissions, driveline assemblies, electrical and electronic systems, fuel-injection systems, and emission-control systems.
High school diploma or GED.
Military grades PV1 (E-1) through SFC (E-7).
Compatible military assignments: 91/92/88. Applicants need not already be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply; the selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible military position and attain the MOS within one year of appointment.
Must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard for continued employment.
Must have a valid Washington state driver's license and military driver's license.
Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card and attend schools required by the supervisor.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must complete Army Avoidance Course training when starting work for the Army if driving Army-owned or leased vehicles.
Must participate in direct deposit.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be legally eligible to perform the duties under the Lautenberg Amendment concerning qualifying domestic-violence convictions.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, automotive, and other vehicles.
Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks, embedded diagnostics, manufacturer system analyzers, and test equipment.
Repair, overhaul, and modify engines, transmissions, driveline systems, hydraulic systems, fuel-injection systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, and related components.
Remove, disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall engines, assemblies, subassemblies, and vehicle systems.
Perform maintenance and repairs in remote locations, including replacing defective parts and components.
Provide technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees and assist them with major repairs.
Provide field and limited sustainment maintenance at unit locations and recover or evacuate inoperable vehicles when required.
Conduct readiness, repair, and operational inspections of supported vehicles and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and ensure equipment is properly serviced, including brake adjustments, fluid replacement, greasing, and cleaning.
Inspect equipment before Inactive Duty Training and Annual Training to ensure it is functioning properly.
Instruct operators and crews in equipment maintenance and provide technical advice and assistance to supported units.
Maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by removing and replacing components when required.
Assist with production reports and records, conduct technical analyses, and recommend improvements to work and production.
Perform other duties as assigned.