SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Duties

(1) Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment,
combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo
and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, power
shovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrain
vehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs
and overhauls major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic
and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and
controls. Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators,
generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Performs work in accordance with modification work
orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management
policies. May repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines, cross drive or
similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.

(2) Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and
auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers,
voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded
diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in
order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be
necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified
or indicated on the work order are necessary.

(3) Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and
fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications
in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures. Reassembles engines and other
systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes
adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. May install pistons, sleeves, rings,
bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, and rocker arms. May be required to perform fuel
injection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment.

(4) Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be
accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and
systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders
and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps. Provides
technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.
Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work. May provide Field and limited
Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team." Recovers and evacuates
inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown. May assist higher graded mechanics in
repairing a variety of interconnected systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex
state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to
identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems.

(5) Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by
the activity. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly
serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and
performs other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior
to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning
properly. May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being
repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve as a commodity inspector during
Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance
Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and
provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.

(6) May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing
components and elements. Equipment includes such items as radios, field telephones, amplifiers,
switchboards, recorders, intercoms.

(7) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a MOS in the 12, 15, 88, 91, 92, or 94 Series.
• May require passing of pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-1 through E-6

THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and can use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.

Education

There are no additional educational requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

MORE THAN ONE SELECTION MAY BE MADE FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IF ADDITIONAL IDENTICAL VACANCIES IN THE SAME TITLE, SERIES, GRADE AND UNIT OCCUR.

THE EFFECTIVE/START DATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE IAW THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GUIDANCE ON THE TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS MILITARY TECHNICIAN HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION DATED 29 MARCH 2025.

THIS POSITION IS BACKFILLING A TECHNICIAN WHO IS DEPLOYING.

FOR CURRENT FEDERAL TECHNICIANS ASSIGNED TO G4, THIS WOULD BE A TEMPORARY PROMOTION OR REASSIGNMENT AND CURRENT PERMANENT TENURE WOULD TRANSFER WITH EMPLOYEE.

THIS TEMPORARY PROMOTION HAS A NOT TO EXCEED DATE OF 19 SEPT 2026.

UPON MEMBER RETURNING FROM DEPLOYMENT, THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE TERMINATED. TEMPORARILY PROMOTED OR TEMPORARILY REASSIGNED EMPLOYEE WOULD RETURN TO PREVIOUS POSITION.

THIS APPOINTMENT IS TEMPORARY NOT TO EXCEED, BUT MAY BE TERMNINATED EARLIER AT THE DISCRETION OF THE APPOINTING OFFICER. THIS APPOINTMENT COULD BECOME A PERMANENT PROMOTION OR REASSIGNMENT IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE.