Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Athens, TN

5h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee Army National Guard, Position Description Number NGD1194000. 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 test equipment, and removes, disassembles, repairs, and replaces engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Work may be performed independently in remote locations. The position also conducts readiness and repair inspections, may maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by replacing components, and assists with production reports and records and recommendations to the supervisor.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required before placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform, undergo preplacement medical testing, and may be required to complete a trial period. Irregular or overtime hours may be required. Applicants must meet the stated military grade and experience qualifications. No education is required, and education cannot substitute for the experience requirements.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment at the military grade listed.
• Military grade of E-2 through E-6.
• 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, leading to 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, driveline assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must undergo required preplacement medical testing at government expense.
• For positions requiring a security clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
• For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid state driver's license for the state where the candidate lives or is principally employed.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform; acceptance of the position constitutes concurrence with this condition.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and with test equipment, including engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
• Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
• Independently perform repairs and maintenance 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 communications 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

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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