Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Cookeville, TN

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee Army National Guard. The Surface Maintenance Mechanic, WG-5801-10, troubleshoots and performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles. The mechanic diagnoses mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and with test equipment, and removes, disassembles, repairs, reinstalls, or replaces engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. The role also includes conducting readiness and repair inspections, maintaining and repairing some electronic communication equipment, assisting with production records and reports, and making recommendations to the supervisor. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform and meet the listed military-grade and employment conditions. Irregular or overtime hours may be required for operational needs or contingencies.

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.
Military grade must be E-4 through E-8.
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 line of work.
Specialized experience: one year at the next lowest WG level or 18 months of experience or training leading to thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working 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 engines, 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; a trial period may be required.
Must complete required preplacement medical testing and participate in direct deposit.
For positions requiring operation of motor vehicles, must hold a valid state driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Selectee is required to wear the military uniform.
Education cannot be substituted for the experience requirements; no education requirement is listed.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles.
Diagnose mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and by using test equipment, including 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 remote-location repairs and maintenance 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, as needed.
Assist with maintaining production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.