Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Columbia, TN

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Tennessee Army National Guard, Position Description Number NGD1194000. The Surface Maintenance Mechanic, WG-5801-10, troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform.

The mechanic diagnoses mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and test equipment; removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems; and performs repairs and maintenance independently, including in remote locations. Work may involve repairing or replacing defective parts and systems, inspecting vehicles and associated equipment for readiness and repair, and maintaining or repairing electronic communications equipment by replacing components. The mechanic also assists with production reports and records, makes recommendations to the supervisor, and performs other duties as assigned.

The position may require irregular or overtime hours to support operational requirements or contingencies, or work outside the normal duty day. A valid state driver's license is required if the position involves operating motor vehicles. Applicants must meet the stated National Guard membership and military grade requirements, and the specialized experience requirement. No education is required, and education cannot substitute for experience. The position may require a trial period, preplacement medical testing, and a security clearance if required for the position.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership if not already a member.
• Military grade must be E-4 through E-6.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance tasks, 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 complex vehicle and equipment systems and their mechanical makeup, operation, and relationships.
• 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, drive-line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel-injection systems, and emission-control systems.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must undergo government-funded preplacement medical testing.
• For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
• If operation of motor vehicles is required, must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which the applicant lives or is principally employed.
• No education is required; education substitution to qualify is not available.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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