SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (TITLE 32)
Army National Guard Units
Posted: April 3, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Salary
$25.86 - $30.15
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves repairing and maintaining heavy military vehicles and equipment, such as engines and systems, to keep them operational for the Army National Guard.
Workers troubleshoot problems, replace parts, and perform inspections to ensure everything is ready for use.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on mechanical experience in vehicles who is reliable and detail-oriented, especially those with a military background.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD1193000 and is part of the KY MATES, National Guard.
***NOTE: Indefinite employment is temporary and is expected to last more than one year but no more than five consecutive years.*** Continued employment is not guaranteed and is subject to annual competition.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Experience 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 experience using a variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts/components/accessories. Experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles.
Experience maintaining the operation of the various systems. Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment.
(Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification.
Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position.
Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes.
Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered. Major Duties:
As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER-TITLE 32, WG-5801-8, you will troubleshoot, perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul major systems. Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose the cause of mechanical failures.
Remove and disassemble engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and systems.
Independently perform repairs and maintenance functions by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems.
Conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and equipment. Perform operational inspections and ensure vehicles and equipment are properly serviced.
May maintain and repair equipment to include removing and replacing components and elements. Performs other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD1193000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office.
Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.
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