Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Arden Hills, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This Army National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position is in the Minnesota Army National Guard’s J4 unit. Vacancies are listed at FMS #3 in Arden Hills, FMS #4 in Willmar, FMS #6 in New Ulm, and FMS #9 at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. Army National Guard membership is required, and the selectee must serve in a compatible military position and wear the military uniform.

At the WG-08 level, the mechanic performs routine maintenance, limited diagnosis, and repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. Work includes identifying mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks or basic test equipment; removing, cleaning, adjusting, replacing, and installing parts; and performing routine repairs independently, including at remote locations. The mechanic may assist higher-graded mechanics with major systems and more complex repairs, and may provide field maintenance and vehicle recovery as part of a contact team.

At the WG-10 level, the mechanic troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and overhauls a broad range of heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicles. Work includes diagnosing and repairing major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and related systems; disassembling and reassembling engines and major assemblies; conducting adjustments and tests; and using embedded diagnostics and manufacturer system analyzers. The mechanic may perform field repairs, provide technical guidance and team leadership to lower-grade employees, and assist with major repair work.

This is an excepted-service federal position. No PCS is available. The position will not be filled until the current incumbent vacates. Irregular or overtime hours may be required. Federal employment suitability and an appropriate security clearance are required, and a probationary period may apply.

Requirements

• Minnesota Army National Guard membership is required; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership or appointment.
• Must be assigned to and maintain a compatible military position and MOS; military grades are enlisted through WO1-CW3.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must meet the experience requirements for the applicable grade. WG-08 experience or training must demonstrate knowledge sufficient for routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance, and the ability to use common tools and equipment.
• WG-08: Experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
• WG-08: Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories.
• WG-08: Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as it applies to vehicles, and skill in replacing, fitting, installing, and adjusting parts.
• WG-08: Understanding of the makeup and operation of maintained systems and their interrelationships; ability to read and interpret parts lists, repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• WG-10: Thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• WG-10: Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• WG-10: Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that affect mechanical systems, including hydraulic lifting and positioning systems and their controls.
• WG-10: Basic electronics knowledge sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• WG-10: Ability to repair or overhaul major components, including engines, transmissions, driveline assemblies, electrical and electronic systems, fuel-injection systems, and emission-control systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the state where the applicant lives or is principally employed if the position requires operating motor vehicles.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements, obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance, and may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required, including hours outside the normal duty day.
• Individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of the position.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, limited diagnosis, and repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and basic test equipment.
• Remove, adjust, clean, replace, and install defective or worn vehicle parts and components.
• Assist higher-graded mechanics with repairs and overhauls of major systems and assemblies.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance independently, including at remote locations.
• Provide field maintenance at unit locations as part of a contact team and recover or evacuate inoperable vehicles.
• At WG-10, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify complex vehicle systems and equipment.
• Use embedded diagnostics and manufacturer system analyzers to determine repair needs.
• Disassemble, repair, overhaul or modify, reassemble, test, and reinstall engines and major assemblies.
• Make adjustments and repairs to electrical, suspension, hydraulic, fuel, and other vehicle systems.
• Provide technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees and assist with major repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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