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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER T32

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$33.81 - $39.47

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a small team of mechanics in maintaining, repairing, and overhauling various military and commercial vehicles and equipment at a National Guard facility in Tucson, Arizona.

The role combines hands-on mechanical work with supervising others, providing guidance, and handling administrative tasks related to repairs.

It's a good fit for experienced mechanics with leadership skills who are serving or eligible to serve in the Army National Guard at ranks from Sergeant to Master Sergeant.

Key Requirements

  • At least 24 months of specialized experience in diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling complex vehicle systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
  • Journeyman-level knowledge of engines, transmissions, drive lines, fuel systems, and emission controls
  • Military grades E-5 (SGT) to E-8 (MSG) with compatible MOS 88M, 91, 92, or 94A, or ability to obtain
  • Experience leading and guiding a team of three or more mechanics in repair functions
  • Ability to read technical publications, perform administrative tasks, and provide work-related guidance
  • Basic electronics knowledge for identifying and replacing components like sensors and circuit boards
  • National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service eligibility

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader, PDD1287000and is part of the AZ SMM, National Guard.

Military Grades: E-5/SGT - E-8/MSG Compatible Military Assignments: Possess or be able to obtain the MOS of 88M or 91, 92, and 94A SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 24 months experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment.

Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment.

Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems.

Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.

Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.

Ability to repair or overhaul 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.

In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series.

Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment.

The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series. Major Duties:

This position is located at FMS 8 in Tucson, Arizona. The purpose of this position is to serve as a working leader of three or more Surface Maintenance Mechanics, WG-5801-10.

Performs mechanic duties involving maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and/or overhaul of a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.

Provides technical subordinate guidance and group leadership to employees on the team. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AZ-12860480-SW-26-064T