Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Fort Campbell, KY

24d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Tennessee Army National Guard. The position troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles. It conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment, may maintain and repair electronic communication equipment by replacing components, and assists with production reports and records. The position is not eligible for membership in a labor organization. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. The position may require irregular or overtime hours to support operational requirements or contingencies, or work outside the normal duty day. Medical testing is required before employment, and a valid state driver's license is required when the position involves operating motor vehicles.

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 and employment in the specified military grade.
• Military grade must be E-2 through E-7.
• 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 the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for various vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify 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 diesel, multi-fuel, gasoline, or turbine engines; automatic and manual transmissions; drive-line assemblies; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; fuel injection systems; and emission control systems.
• Federal employment suitability 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 to determine fitness and eligibility for employment.
• 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.
• For duties requiring operation of motor vehicles, must have a valid state driver's license for the state where the applicant lives or is principally employed.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee is required to wear the military uniform.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and 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 repairs and maintenance in remote locations, including 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.
• Follow established safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific benefits depend on the position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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