Surface Maintenance & Repair Technician (National Guard, Dual-Status)

Quick Facts

• Role: Surface Maintenance & Repair Technician (National Guard dual-status)

• Focus: Limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and preventive maintenance for vehicles and equipment

Description

Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. Assist higher graded mechanics with repairs and overhauls of major systems (including internal combustion and turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems). Carry out work in accordance with technical manuals, maintenance bulletins, and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicles

• Conduct limited diagnostic checks using visual/auditory inspections and basic test equipment (e.g., compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges)

• Remove, replace, adjust, clean, and install vehicle parts and components (e.g., wheel seals, switches, sensors, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables)

• Perform routine repairs in remote locations by cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts using standard components

• Complete Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and ensure proper servicing (brake adjustments, hydraulic fluid replacement, greasing, cleaning)

• Provide limited maintenance on basic communication equipment (e.g., radios and field telephones), and perform minor metal and small-arms accessory repairs as needed

• Maintain tools and parts documentation and assist with tool/parts inventory when required

Requirements

• National Guard membership required (dual-status T32 excepted service)

• U.S. citizenship required

• Military grade between E4 (minimum) and E6 (maximum); include rank on resume

• Obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance and complete a National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment

• Pass federal employment suitability requirements from a background investigation

• May be required to complete a 2-year probationary period

• Wear the military uniform

• Meet Gun Control Act eligibility (no qualifying domestic violence conviction)

• Ability to work effectively with coworkers and customers

• Willingness for irregular/overtime hours and potential work outside the normal duty day

• May require driving; valid driver’s license may be needed

• Follow safety rules and procedures to maintain a safe work environment

Benefits

A federal government career includes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Benefits depend on the specific position type; contact the hiring agency for details on what is available.