Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Memphis, TN

14h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee Army National Guard. The Surface Maintenance Mechanic, WG-5801-10, troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles. The mechanic diagnoses mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and diagnostic test equipment, and removes, disassembles, repairs, and replaces engines, major assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. The role also includes vehicle and equipment readiness inspections, possible repair of electronic communication equipment, and assistance with production reports and records. Other duties may be assigned.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform and meet applicable military grade requirements. Additional employment conditions include background investigation suitability, possible completion of a trial period, mandatory direct deposit, preplacement medical testing, and compliance with applicable security-clearance requirements if required for the position. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operations or contingencies. A valid state driver's license is required when operating motor vehicles.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment.
• Must meet military grade requirements of E-3 through CW2.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance tasks and 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, demonstrating thorough knowledge of the mechanical 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 a variety of 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 engines, transmissions, drive-line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel-injection systems, and emission-control systems.
• 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 complete a trial period.
• Must undergo government-paid preplacement medical testing.
• 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.
• A valid driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment is required for positions requiring operation of motor vehicles.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Must wear the military uniform.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles; diagnose causes of mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and test equipment.
• Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
• Perform repairs and maintenance independently 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.
• May maintain and repair electronic communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements.
• Assist with maintaining production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting states that 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed