SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units
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Posted: December 16, 2025 (29 days ago)
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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Lakehurst, New Jersey
Salary
$36.64 - $45.09
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves fixing and maintaining heavy military vehicles and equipment, like troubleshooting engines, performing repairs in the field, and ensuring everything is ready for use.
It's perfect for someone with hands-on mechanical experience who enjoys working independently on complex machinery, especially in a military or National Guard setting.
You'll need to be reliable and good at solving problems under pressure.
Key Requirements
- At least 18 months of specialized experience in diagnosing, repairing, and modifying complex vehicles
- Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and tools for troubleshooting mechanical failures
- Ability to remove, disassemble, and repair engines and heavy-duty mobile equipment
- Experience performing maintenance and repairs independently in remote locations
- Skills in conducting readiness inspections and evaluating vehicle systems
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance and production reporting
- General experience with routine jobs using common tools and equipment
Full Job Description
This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1194000 and is part of the NJ CSMS 1, National Guard.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, preventative maintenance, use of common tools, and equipment.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months of specialized experience or training in the following areas: Diagnosing, repairing, and modifying complex vehicles Knowledge of diagnostic equipment Solving complex maintenance and repair problems Evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems
Major Duties:
- As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-10, you will: Troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose the cause of mechanical failures Remove and disassemble engines Independently perform repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations Conduct readiness and inspections on vehicles Assist in the maintenance of production reports and recommendations
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