Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position at the Washington Combined Support Maintenance Shop, G4-M, JBLM, Washington. The position is advertised for enlisted military grades E1/PVT through E7/SFC and may be used to fill one or more vacancies. The mechanic troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, overhauls, and inspects heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, automotive vehicles, and associated equipment. Work includes diagnosing and repairing engines, transmissions, drive lines, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, electrical and suspension systems, and other related components. The mechanic uses technical manuals, modification work orders, diagnostic equipment, and manufacturer system analyzers; conducts preventive and readiness maintenance; and may work at unit locations as part of a contact team to provide maintenance and recover inoperable vehicles. The position also includes providing technical guidance to lower-grade employees and supported units, assisting with inspections and maintenance records, and making recommendations to the supervisor about work and production.

Requirements

At least 12 months of qualifying experience or training for WG-08, including use of common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
For WG-08, experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories; basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to vehicles; and ability to fit, install, and adjust components.
For WG-08, understanding of the makeup and operation of individual vehicle systems and their interrelationships, and ability to read and interpret parts lists, manufacturers’ repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
At least 18 months of qualifying experience or training for WG-10, demonstrating thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for varied vehicles and equipment.
For WG-10, ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
For WG-10, knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that affect mechanical-system operation, including hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their controls.
For WG-10, basic electronics knowledge sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards, and ability to repair or overhaul major vehicle components and systems.
High school diploma or GED.
Must hold a valid state and military driver’s license.
Must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard and be assigned to a compatible military position; the selected applicant must attain the required MOS within one year of appointment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance.
Must attend and successfully complete schools deemed necessary for the position and be able to obtain a Government Travel Card.
Must complete Army Avoidance Course training when starting work if driving Army-owned or leased vehicles.
Must be registered for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Must comply with the position’s firearm restriction under the Lautenberg Amendment; an individual convicted of a qualifying domestic-violence crime may not perform the duties.
Must be able to work other than normal duty hours occasionally; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles, automotive vehicles, and accessory equipment.
Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks, embedded diagnostics, manufacturer system analyzers, and test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges.
Repair, overhaul, and modify engines, transmissions, drive-line systems, hydraulic systems, fuel injection systems, and related electrical, suspension, and other components.
Remove, disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems.
Perform field maintenance and repairs at remote or unit locations, and recover and evacuate inoperable vehicles from breakdown locations.
Conduct readiness, operational, and preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles and associated equipment, including equipment inspections before IDT and Annual Training.
Inspect in-process repair work and advise operators and crews on equipment maintenance; provide technical advice and assistance to supported units.
Provide technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees and assist them with major repairs.
Maintain or repair communications electronics by removing and replacing components when required.
Assist with production reports and records, perform technical analyses, and recommend adjustments to improve work effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and production.
Perform other duties as assigned.