Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed.
• The selectee is required to wear the military uniform.
• Accession is contingent upon verification of a Secret security clearance.
• Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Military grade must be enlisted E1–E9 or Warrant Officer WO1.
• WG-08 specialized experience: experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
• WG-08 specialized experience: experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories.
• WG-08 specialized experience: basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to vehicles, and the ability to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments.
• WG-08 specialized experience: understanding of the makeup and operation of maintained systems and their interrelationships.
• WG-08 specialized experience: ability to read and interpret parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• WG-10 specialized experience: experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• WG-10 specialized experience: thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
• WG-10 specialized experience: independent judgment in determining methods and techniques to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
• WG-10 specialized experience: experience testing, inspecting, and evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles at the WG-08 level.
• Identify mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and use basic test equipment, including compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges.
• Remove, replace, adjust, clean, and install vehicle parts and components.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance in remote locations by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components.
• Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on supported vehicles and associated equipment at the WG-08 level.
• Perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communications equipment, as needed.
• Help maintain supply documentation and receive, store, issue, and inventory tools and parts, as needed.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles at the WG-10 level.
• Diagnose mechanical failures using test equipment, including engine analyzers 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 replacing defective parts and components.
• Conduct readiness and repair inspections on supported vehicles and associated equipment at the WG-10 level.
• Maintain and repair electronic communications equipment, as needed.
• Assist with production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.