Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee Army National Guard, Position Description Number NGD1194000. The position is not eligible for membership in a labor organization and requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform. 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 work includes diagnosing mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and test equipment; removing and disassembling engines and major assemblies; and repairing or replacing defective parts and systems. The mechanic also conducts readiness and repair inspections, may maintain and repair electronic communications equipment by replacing components, and assists with production records and recommendations to the supervisor. The position may require irregular or overtime hours to meet operational requirements or contingencies, or work outside the normal duty day. Selectees must undergo preplacement medical testing at government expense. Applicants must meet National Guard membership and military-grade requirements. No education is required, and education cannot substitute for the required experience or training.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required, including eligibility for immediate membership and employment in a compatible military assignment in the Tennessee National Guard before placement.
Must meet the specified military grade requirement of E-1 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.
At least one year at the next lowest WG level, or 18 months of experience or training, demonstrating thorough knowledge of complex vehicle and equipment systems and the ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify them.
Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems related to 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 be eligible for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Must undergo required preplacement medical testing and be medically fit for the position.
For positions requiring a security clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
Must not be disqualified under the Lautenberg Amendment from performing the duties of the position.
For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid state driver's license for the state where the applicant lives or is principally employed.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in direct deposit.

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 by using 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 with maintaining production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
Follow established safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.