Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32) (Permanent)

Army National Guard Units • Fort Pickett, VA

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About The Position

This is a permanent National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the VA G4, National Guard. The Surface Maintenance Mechanic, WG-5801-10, performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, automotive, and related vehicles and equipment. Work includes engines, transmissions, drive-line systems, hydraulic systems, electrical and suspension systems, fuel-injection systems, and associated assemblies and components.

The mechanic diagnoses failures using visual and auditory checks, embedded diagnostics, and specialized test equipment; removes, disassembles, repairs, overhauls, modifies, reassembles, adjusts, tests, and reinstalls components and systems according to applicable specifications and technical guidance. The position also performs maintenance and repairs in remote and unit locations, may recover inoperable vehicles, and may provide field and limited sustainment maintenance as part of a contact team.

The role includes inspecting vehicles and equipment for readiness and serviceability, performing preventive maintenance, advising and instructing operators and supported units, and providing technical guidance to lower-grade employees. The mechanic may inspect repair work, participate in maintenance evaluations or assistance teams, assist with maintenance records and production reports, and recommend improvements to the supervisor.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement. Selectees must wear the military uniform. Applicants must meet the applicable Virginia Army National Guard eligibility and military-grade criteria.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; the selectee must hold a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants who are not currently National Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in the announcement.
• Eligible military grades are Enlisted Member E1/PV1 through E8/MSG.
• Applicants must qualify under one of the stated applicant groups: current permanent Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program enlisted members; Virginia Army National Guard enlisted members regardless of employment status; or individuals eligible for Virginia Army National Guard membership.
• At least 18 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least WG-09, or equivalent in another federal pay system or comparable private-sector experience.
• Experience or training demonstrating knowledge of complex mechanical systems, assemblies, and parts for 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.
• 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.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance and to use common tools and equipment.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service when required.
• Applicants must provide exact dates for each employment period and hours worked per week if part time; resumes must be limited to two pages.
• Education claims must be supported by transcripts or other documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, automotive, and related vehicles and equipment.
• Repair and overhaul major systems, including internal combustion and turbine engines, transmissions, drive-line systems, hydraulic systems and controls, electrical systems, suspension systems, and fuel-injection systems.
• Diagnose mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and by using test equipment, embedded diagnostics, and manufacturer system analyzers.
• Remove and disassemble engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems; repair or modify them to specifications; and reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall them.
• Perform repairs and maintenance in remote locations, including cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components.
• Provide technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees and assist them with major repairs.
• Provide field and limited sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a contact team, and recover or evacuate inoperable vehicles from breakdown locations.
• Conduct readiness and repair inspections and operational inspections of supported vehicles and equipment.
• Service equipment and perform preventive maintenance, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, and cleaning.
• Inspect equipment before use during Inactive Duty Training and Annual Training to ensure it functions properly.
• Inspect in-process repair work of lower-grade repairers when assigned, and may serve as a commodity inspector or participate in maintenance assistance teams.
• Instruct operators and crews in equipment maintenance and provide technical advice and assistance to supported units.
• May maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by removing and replacing components and elements.
• Assist with production reports and records, plan and perform technical analyses, and recommend adjustments to improve work efficiency, economy, and production.
• 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 eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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