Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • North Riverside, IL

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the IL FMS 9, National Guard. The position performs maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and overhaul of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment. The position is identified as WG-5801-5/8/10, Position Description Number D1194000.

The mechanic troubleshoots and repairs heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, driveline, hydraulic, electrical, and suspension systems. Work includes diagnosing mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks, embedded diagnostics, and test equipment; disassembling, repairing, overhauling, modifying, reassembling, adjusting, testing, and reinstalling engines and other assemblies; and carrying out repairs in accordance with technical and maintenance instructions.

This excepted service position requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and the specified military grade by the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear a military uniform. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs, and participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Illinois National Guard and hold the military grade specified in the announcement by the effective date of placement.
• Must meet the experience requirements for the applicable WG level; education cannot substitute for experience.
• 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 trade.
• For WG-10: Experience or training demonstrating thorough knowledge of complex vehicle and equipment systems and the ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify them; knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems; and ability to repair or overhaul major components including engines, transmissions, driveline assemblies, electrical and electronic systems, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.
• For WG-8: Experience or training using common hand and power tools and test and measurement devices for mechanical repairs; removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts and accessories; understanding basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory and vehicle systems; and reading parts lists, repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• For WG-5: Experience or training using common hand tools to make repetitive repairs under close supervision and perform simpler, routine trade duties.
• Must wear a military uniform.
• Males 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.
• A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day.
• Applicants must provide detailed experience information, including dates, position titles, and how the experience was gained; application or resume text must be in their own words.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, and automotive vehicles.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul engines, transmissions, driveline systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
• Repair assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators or alternators, and brake cylinders.
• Perform work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies.
• Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks, test equipment, embedded diagnostics, and original equipment manufacturer system analyzers.
• Remove and disassemble engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems; repair, overhaul, or modify them according to specifications and procedures.
• Reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall engines and other systems in vehicles and equipment.
• Adjust and repair electrical and suspension systems.
• Independently perform maintenance and repairs in remote locations, including removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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