Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service bargaining-unit technician position at the Washington Combined Support Maintenance Shop G4-M, JBLM, Washington. The mechanic troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, automotive vehicles, and associated equipment. Work may include complex engines, transmissions, driveline, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, suspension, fuel-injection, and other systems. The mechanic uses technical publications and diagnostic equipment to identify faults, determine necessary repairs, and return equipment to service.

The position also involves preventive maintenance and readiness inspections, field maintenance and recovery work, technical assistance to supported units, and guidance to lower-grade employees. The mechanic may inspect work or equipment during maintenance evaluations, instruct operators and crews, and assist with production records and technical analyses. Other duties may be assigned.

This is an indefinite appointment. If funding and staffing permit, the incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition. The position requires continued membership in the Washington Army National Guard, a compatible military assignment, and attainment of the required MOS within one year of appointment. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET clearance and meet the stated licensing, training, and other conditions of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge sufficient to perform routine work and simple preventive maintenance, and 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; removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts and accessories; applying basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory to vehicles; understanding maintained systems and their interrelationships; and reading parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• For WG-10: At least 18 months of experience or training providing thorough knowledge of the 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 them; knowledge of related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other systems and controls; basic electronics knowledge to identify and replace defective components; and ability to repair or overhaul major components and systems.
• Must hold a valid state and military driver's license.
• Must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard and be assigned to a compatible military position; must attain the required MOS within one year of appointment.
• Must attend and successfully complete schools deemed necessary for the position and be able to obtain a Government Travel Card.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance.
• Must complete Army Avoidance Course training when required for Army vehicle drivers.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if subject to the requirement.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative work environment.
• Must meet the Lautenberg Amendment restriction for duties covered by the position.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including overtime.
• Must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, automotive vehicles, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks, embedded diagnostics, and diagnostic and measurement equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, overhaul, modify, reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems.
• Repair and adjust electrical, suspension, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, fuel-injection, and other vehicle systems and components.
• Perform field repairs and maintenance at remote or unit locations; recover and evacuate inoperable vehicles when needed.
• Conduct readiness, operational, and repair inspections; ensure equipment is properly serviced and perform preventive maintenance.
• Inspect repair work of lower-grade employees when required and provide technical guidance and team leadership.
• Provide field and limited sustainment maintenance at unit locations and advise supported units on equipment maintenance.
• Instruct equipment operators and crews in maintenance procedures.
• May serve as a commodity inspector during COMET evaluations or as a member of a MAIT.
• Assist with production reports and records, conduct technical analyses, and recommend improvements to work execution and production.
• Maintain and repair specified electronic communications equipment by replacing components and elements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED