Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Henderson, TN

26d

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 and combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. The mechanic diagnoses mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools. Work includes removing and disassembling engines, major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems.

The mechanic independently performs repairs and maintenance in remote locations, including removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components. The position conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and related equipment, may maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by replacing components, assists with production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Other duties may be assigned.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform and meet applicable military grade requirements. The position may require irregular or overtime hours, work outside the normal duty day, and operation of motor vehicles with a valid state driver’s license. A background investigation, preplacement medical testing, and possibly a trial period are also required. For positions requiring a security clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.

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 in the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the listed military grade.
• Military grade of E-4 through E-7.
• 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 diesel, multi-fuel, or gasoline engines; turbine engines; automatic and manual transmissions; drive-line assemblies; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; fuel-injection systems; and emission-control systems.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male, born after December 31, 1959, and subject to the registration requirement.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must undergo preplacement medical testing at government expense.
• 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 state driver's license is required for positions involving operation of motor vehicles.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, 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, subassemblies, 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.
• Maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by removing and replacing components and elements, as needed.
• Assist in 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 range of benefits; 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