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Posted: March 27, 2026 (0 days ago)

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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Vineland, New Jersey

Salary

$32.96 - $38.52

per hour

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves inspecting and evaluating heavy-duty vehicles and equipment in the Army National Guard, checking mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and other systems to ensure they work properly and identifying any needed repairs.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience fixing and maintaining complex machinery, who can make smart decisions under pressure and pays close attention to detail.

It's ideal for mechanically skilled individuals looking for a stable role in government service.

Key Requirements

  • 18 months of specialized experience diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying complex vehicle equipment
  • Knowledge of interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems
  • Skill in using diagnostic equipment and applying independent judgment to resolve maintenance problems
  • Ability to inspect, test, and evaluate vehicle systems like braking, steering, and differentials
  • Experience performing routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance, and using common tools
  • Capability to prepare lists of needed repairs, parts, and authorized man-hours

Full Job Description

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR, Position Description Number D1285000 and is part of the NJ FMS 10, National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 18 months experience in the following: Diagnosing, repairing overhauling, modifying: Complex vehicle Equipment Complicated systems Knowledge of diagnostic equipment Skill in applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques to resolve maintenance problems Ability to test, inspect, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles Major Duties:

  • As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR, WG-5801-11, you will: Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NJ-12923699-AR-25-120R