Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Temple, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Title 32 dual-status position with the Texas Army National Guard in Temple, Texas. The position requires active membership in the Texas Army National Guard, a compatible military assignment, and wearing the military uniform. The mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, inspects, and overhauls complex combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment with interconnected mechanical and non-mechanical systems. The work includes maintaining heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicles such as tracked carriers, artillery, graders, cranes, loaders, bulldozers, tanks, all-terrain vehicles, trailers, forklifts, and tractors. The mechanic independently diagnoses and repairs complex systems, including engines, transmissions, driveline, fuel injection, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and suspension systems. The position also involves adapting repair methods or components when standard procedures do not apply, conducting inspections and preventive maintenance, and providing technical guidance to lower-grade mechanics. Field and limited sustainment maintenance may be performed at unit locations as part of a contact team. The position is at the WG-11 grade level. There is no educational requirement. Candidates must meet the specialized experience requirements, maintain the appropriate security clearance, and meet the military membership and assignment requirements. A valid state driver's license is required where the position requires operating motor vehicles. Irregular or overtime hours may be required. A one- to two-year trial period applies. Federal employee benefits are available, with eligibility dependent on position type and work schedule.

Requirements

Active membership in the Texas Army National Guard and a compatible military assignment; wear of the military uniform is required.
For WG-11 qualification, relevant experience or training demonstrating extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and relationships of complex interconnected systems, assemblies, and parts used in a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Extensive knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems and their effects on mechanical systems.
Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
Skill and knowledge to develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs or modifications when technical guidelines are absent or standard methods do not produce the desired results.
Resume must clearly document relevant experience with beginning and ending dates; qualification is assessed based on duties performed and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities rather than length of time alone.
Must obtain and maintain the security clearance appropriate to the position.
A valid driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment is required for positions requiring motor vehicle operation.
Must meet the military AFSC/MOS compatibility requirements and obtain and maintain applicable AFSC/MOS requirements; the stated rank spread is E-1/PVT through E-7/SFC.
Must not have a qualifying domestic violence conviction that bars performance of the position under the Lautenberg Amendment.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative work environment.
Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day.
Must serve a one- to two-year trial period and receive written certification for continued employment after the trial period.
Must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal, regulatory, organizational, and mission requirements.
Direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, automotive, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles.
Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul complex systems, including engines, transmissions, driveline systems, fuel injection systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
Diagnose difficult performance problems and mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks, test equipment, embedded diagnostics, and specialized manufacturer diagnostic systems.
Determine necessary adjustments and identify additional repairs beyond those specified or indicated on work orders.
Remove and disassemble engines and complex assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems; repair, overhaul, or modify them to applicable specifications and procedures.
Reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall engines and other systems in vehicles and equipment.
Repair and adjust electrical and suspension systems, including complex electrical and electronic systems requiring specialized diagnostic equipment.
Improvise, substitute, or alter components and repair techniques when standard procedures or parts do not resolve defects or fit the system.
Independently perform maintenance and repairs, including in remote locations, with little or no supervision.
Provide technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees and assist them with major repairs to complex systems.
Provide field and limited sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a contact team, as needed.
Conduct readiness and repair inspections of vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
Perform operational inspections and preventive maintenance, including servicing, brake adjustments, fluid replacement, greasing, and cleaning.
Inspect supported equipment before use during Inactive Duty Training and Annual Training to ensure it functions properly.
Inspect in-process repairs performed by lower-grade repairers to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Assist with maintaining production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
Plan, organize, and perform technical analyses as assigned; recommend adjustments to improve the effective, efficient, and economical accomplishment of work and maximize production.
Perform other duties as assigned.