Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Camp Blanding, FL

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32), Position Description Number D1195000, WG-5801-11, and is part of the Florida State Maintenance Office. The mechanic performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, automotive vehicles, and related accessory equipment. Examples include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, bulldozers, power shovels, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, semi-trailers, forklifts, and tractors. The role regularly troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls mechanically complex systems, including internal combustion and turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy-duty driveline systems, hydraulic utility systems and controls, cross-drive or similar multi-system transmissions, and intricate fuel-injection systems. The mechanic repairs and modifies assemblies and components for use in systems for which they were not specifically designed, and improvises work when standard procedures do not apply. Work involves tiring or uncomfortable positions for extended periods, frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and working in tight or awkward spaces. The mechanic frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance and moves heavier items with coworkers or lifting devices. Work may be performed from ladders or platforms at varying heights. The work takes place indoors and outdoors. Conditions may include noise, changing temperatures, bad weather, mud, snow, wet or icy areas, dust, heat, fumes, and dirty, oily, or greasy equipment. There is potential for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, falls, and skin irritation from acids, fluids, and lubricants. Safety equipment may include protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required, including a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service when required.
Must be able to perform routine jobs and simple preventative maintenance and use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
For WG-11, must have 18 months of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower grade in the Federal Service.
WG-11 specialized experience must include knowledge of the mechanical makeup and operation of complex interconnected systems in a variety of vehicles and equipment; ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify those systems; knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major systems; and skill in developing or improvising repair methods and modifications.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Military grade must be enlisted E1 through CW2.
Applicants must qualify for the specified area of consideration: eligible current technicians, current Florida National Guard members, or individuals eligible and willing to become Florida National Guard Title 32 dual-status technicians.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, automotive vehicles, and accessories.
Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul complex engine, transmission, driveline, hydraulic, and fuel-injection systems.
Repair and modify assemblies and components for use in systems for which they were not specifically designed.
Improvise methods and repairs when standard procedures or technical guidelines do not apply.
Modify equipment to correct recurring malfunctions or meet special test requirements and other special needs.