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About The Position

Requirements

• Must have experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventative maintenance tasks, and to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
• For WG-10, must have at least 18 months of experience or training leading to thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Experience diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Experience with electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that affect the operation of mechanical systems.
• Experience with hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Experience with electronics sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• Experience repairing or overhauling major components such as 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 hold a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement and be willing to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants should contact their State Incentives Manager to determine whether accepting the position will affect any military bonus received.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• For education claims, applicants must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting the claimed education.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles.
• Use embedded equipment diagnostics and original equipment manufacturer system analyzers to determine the nature and extent of needed repairs.
• Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies and sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems.
• Repair, overhaul, or modify equipment in accordance with applicable repair specifications and procedures.
• Conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Permanent change-of-station costs may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.