SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Windsor Locks, CT

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Title 32 dual-status position with the Connecticut Army National Guard at Field Maintenance Shop #8 (FMS 8) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required, and the selected individual must be assigned to a compatible military position within one year. The position may be filled at a lower grade, with progression to WG-10 upon meeting the required qualifications without further competition. The incumbent may be required to attend formal technician school training and must complete NGB-prescribed courses at the National Guard Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, subject to resource availability.

The position performs maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and overhaul of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment. Work includes diagnosing mechanical failures; maintaining and repairing heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicles; disassembling and repairing engines and major assemblies; replacing defective parts and components; and conducting readiness and repair inspections. Duties may be performed independently at remote locations.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, often in uncomfortable or strenuous positions and in environments involving noise, changing temperatures, inclement weather, dust, heat, fumes, oils, grease, damp surfaces, and potential injuries. The role requires frequent lifting and moving of parts and equipment, including unassisted lifting up to 40 pounds, and may involve ladders or work platforms. Protective equipment may include hearing protection, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.

This position is covered by a medical monitoring program, and the selected individual must undergo a pre-employment physical examination. Primary Change of Station relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• Membership in the Connecticut Army National Guard and assignment to a compatible military position within one year of placement are required.
• Must meet the compatible military assignment requirement; all applications are considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/MOS.
• Enlisted military grade must be E-2 through E-9 prior to application; assignment may be to any unit within the state.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Must wear the military uniform and use direct deposit.
• Must serve a two-year trial period.
• Must undergo a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must complete NGB-prescribed courses at NGPEC within six months of assignment, subject to resource availability.
• WG-05: six months of experience or training using common hand tools to make repetitive repairs under close supervision and perform simpler routine trade duties.
• WG-08: 12 months of experience or training using common hand and power tools and test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs; removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts; understanding mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic vehicle theory and systems; and interpreting parts lists, repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• WG-10: 18 months of experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying complex vehicles, equipment, and systems; using diagnostic equipment; exercising independent judgment to solve complex repair problems; and testing, inspecting, and evaluating work.
• Knowledge of complex vehicle and equipment systems and their mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other functional relationships.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their controls.
• Knowledge of electronics sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• Ability to repair or overhaul major components including engines, transmissions, driveline assemblies, electrical and electronic systems, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.
• Skill in using diagnostic equipment for fault isolation and repair, including original equipment manufacturer computerized diagnostic equipment and embedded diagnostics.
• Ability to use and interpret parts lists, repair and technical manuals, diagrams, engineering drawings, diagnostic computer information, and schematics.
• No substitution of education for specialized experience.

Nice To Haves

• The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
• 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.
• Perform repairs and maintenance 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.
• Test, inspect, and evaluate work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility 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