Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Butner, NC

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the NC G4, G4 - FMS #13 / MD 5223-026. The position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and performing major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles. Work includes repairing and overhauling engines and other major systems, diagnosing mechanical failures, conducting preventive maintenance and operational inspections, and providing technical guidance to lower-grade employees. The mechanic also supports production reporting and recommends adjustments to improve maintenance work.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership and employment in the military grade listed in the announcement if they are not already members.
• Military grade: Enlisted, E8 or below.
• 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.
• At least 18 months of specialized experience diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
• Experience using independent judgment to determine methods and techniques for unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
• Experience testing, inspecting, and evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a one- or two-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul internal combustion and turbine engines, automatic and heavy-duty driveline systems, hydraulic utility systems, and controls.
• Perform work according to modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies.
• Diagnose mechanical failures through visual or 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.
• Adjust and repair electrical and suspension systems.
• Perform repairs and maintenance in remote locations, including removing, cleaning, reinstalling, and replacing defective parts and components.
• Provide technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees, and assist them with major repair work.
• Assist higher-graded mechanics with interconnected systems and complex electrical, electronic, and fuel-injection systems using specialized diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct operational inspections and preventive maintenance, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, and cleaning.
• Inspect repair work performed by lower-graded employees to ensure it meets requirements.
• Maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by removing or replacing components and elements.
• Assist with production reports and records, and recommend adjustments to the supervisor to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and productivity of the work.
• 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