Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Quick Facts

• Role: Surface Maintenance Mechanic (National Guard Title 32 excepted service)

• Focus: Maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspections, and overhauls for vehicles and equipment

Description

Perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat/tactical vehicles, including troubleshooting of mechanical and systems failures. Use test equipment and OEM/computerized/embedded diagnostics to isolate faults, then remove, repair/overhaul, adjust, test, and reinstall engines and major assemblies. Provide readiness and preventive maintenance inspections and may support limited field/unit sustainment and basic repair of communications electronics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance/major repairs on combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment

• Diagnose failures using visual/auditory checks and test/measurement tools (e.g., engine analyzers, compression testers, volt/ohm meters, pressure gauges, diagnostic computers)

• Remove, disassemble, repair/overhaul, reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall engines and major systems (including fuel, hydraulic, oil-pressure systems)

• Make electrical and suspension repairs/adjustments; replace/overhaul components such as brake cylinders and generators/alternators

• Perform fuel injection repair/overhaul/rebuild and calibration (where required)

• Conduct readiness/operational inspections and preventive maintenance (brake adjustments, fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc.) prior to training usage

• Execute repairs in remote locations and provide technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees

• May maintain/repair communications electronics (radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms)

• Maintain records/production reports and recommend improvements to the supervisor

• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• National Guard membership required (Title 32 excepted service)

• Eligible for immediate National Guard membership and employment in the required military grade if not currently a member

• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service

• Federal employment suitability determined by background investigation

• May be required to complete a probationary period

• Mandatory direct deposit

• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

• May work irregular hours and overtime as needed

• If operating motor vehicles: valid state driver’s license

• No disqualifying domestic-violence misdemeanor conviction under the Lautenberg Amendment

• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.