Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Team Lead)

Quick Facts

• Working leader (team lead) for a crew of surface maintenance mechanics
• Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, inspection, and overhaul of a variety of combat/tactical/commercial vehicles and equipment

Description

This position serves as a working leader for three or more Surface Maintenance Mechanics, providing technical guidance and group leadership. You will perform hands-on mechanic duties for maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and overhaul of heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicle major systems, while assigning work orders and ensuring deadlines and shop procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders and select crewmembers based on skills and abilities; provide instructions and demonstrate proper work methods
• Ensure the work crew stays busy; review work in progress and verify completed work meets supervisor instructions and shop procedures
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance/major repairs on tactical and automotive vehicles and heavy equipment (e.g., artillery, carriers, graders, cranes, conveyors, bulldozers, generators, tanks, forklifts, tractors)
• Overhaul major systems such as internal combustion engines, turbine engines, transmissions, heavy-duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems/controls
• Diagnose failures using visual/auditory checks and test equipment (engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic tools)
• Remove/disassemble engines and major assemblies; repair/overhaul/modify per specifications; reassemble, adjust, test, and reinstall
• Make repairs to electrical and suspension systems; install components such as pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, and rocker arms
• Perform independent repairs with little supervision in remote locations; support field and limited sustainment maintenance as part of contact teams; recover and evacuate inoperable vehicles
• Conduct readiness and repair inspections; perform operational inspections and preventive maintenance (brake adjustments, hydraulic fluid replacement, greasing, cleaning, etc.)
• Inspect supported equipment prior to Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT)
• May inspect in-process repair work completed by lower-graded repairers

Requirements

• National Guard membership required; U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance (including a completed National Agency Check prior to assignment)
• Minimum military grade E6 and maximum E8; rank must be included on the resume
• General experience: knowledge of equipment for routine work, simple preventive maintenance, and use of common tools
• Specialized experience: ability to plan/organize/lead the work of others in repair functions; perform administrative functions; read/interpret technical publications; guide others on repair work
• Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation
• Required to wear the military uniform; direct deposit required; may need to complete a 2-year probationary period
• Must be able to work irregular/overtime hours as needed
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships
• Must comply with Selective Service registration requirement where applicable
• Must meet Lautenberg Amendment (domestic violence misdemeanor) eligibility requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. federal government benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether full-time/part-time/intermittent
• Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized (pending availability of resources and funds)