SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units
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SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER
Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
New Jersey
Salary
$31.59 - $36.87
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves fixing and maintaining military vehicles like combat trucks and tactical equipment, including basic troubleshooting and routine repairs in various settings.
It's a hands-on role in the New Jersey National Guard where you might work independently or help more experienced mechanics.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in vehicle mechanics who enjoys problem-solving and working with tools outdoors.
Key Requirements
- At least 12 months of specialized experience in mechanical repairs using hand and power tools
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles applied to vehicles
- Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics
- Skills in removing, replacing, adjusting, and installing vehicle parts and components
- Experience performing routine maintenance and limited diagnosis on heavy-duty equipment
- Capability to conduct inspections and maintain inventory and supply records
Full Job Description
This job opportunity is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER position, position description D1193000, within the FMS 7 of the New Jersey National Guard.
This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.
The purpose of this position is to perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.
May assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance duties.
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: At least 12 months experience or training in the following areas: Use of common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs Removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories Demonstrating a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments Demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships Reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics Major Duties:
- As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, WG-5801-08 you may be expected to accomplish the following: Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles Perform limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks Independently perform routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity Maintain supply documents, receipts, and inventory Performs other duties as assigned.
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