SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)
Army National Guard Units
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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)
Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Smyrna, Tennessee
Salary
$28.77 - $33.57
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy military vehicles and equipment, including engines, hydraulic systems, and electronics, often in remote locations.
It requires hands-on mechanical work using tools and diagnostic devices to ensure everything is ready for use.
A good fit would be someone with military experience or strong mechanical skills who can work independently and handle complex repairs under pressure.
Key Requirements
- Military grade E-4 through E-7 in the National Guard
- 18 months of specialized experience in diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling complex vehicles and equipment
- Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and tools like engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, and computer diagnostics
- Ability to apply independent judgment to solve complex maintenance problems
- Experience in testing, inspecting, and evaluating vehicle systems
- Familiarity with heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles
- Capability to perform repairs in remote locations and maintain production records
Full Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD1194000 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard.
This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 103 (Volunteer Chapter).
Military Grades: E-4 through E-7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and can use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 18 months experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems.
Experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
Experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
Experienced in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the 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, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
Remove and disassemble engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
Independently perform repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps.
Conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements.
Assist in the maintenance of production reports and records and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.
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