Surface Maintenance Mechanic

• Performs maintenance troubleshooting and major repair 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 bulldozers power shovels tanks tracked combat vehicles all terrain vehicles semi trailers forklifts tractors and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots repairs and/or overhauls as a regular and recurring duty a variety of the mechanically complex 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 cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems. Makes repairs and modifications to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators generators/alternators brake cylinders etc. for use or placement in systems for which they were not specifically designed. Improvises work when standard procedures do not apply.
• Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks 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 specialized 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.
• Removes and disassembles engines and complex 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 and improvises repair techniques when standard procedures are not available. 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. Repairs equipment with a variety of interconnected systems to include state of the art electrical and electronic fuel injection interconnected gear reduction multiple engine and similarly complex systems. Improvises substitutes or alters components or parts to fit into systems for which the items were not specially designed or finds other ways to correct defects when existing methods and procedures do not give desired results.
• Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work on interconnected complex 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. May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a contact team.
• 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.
• Performs electrical repairs on complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems requiring extensive training on specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems.
• Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Plans organizes and performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makes recommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. In compliance with Title 32 United States Code the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Army skill classification directives statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations. The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training education certifications experience. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Compatible Military Assignment:
ENLISTED: E1 - E8
MOS: 91 series or must be willing and able to obtain in the first year of employment


*Other Requirements & Conditions of Employment:
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Must maintain local network access IAW AR 25-2.
- Wear the uniform appropriate for the members grade and component of the armed forces maintaining standards of conduct and appearance.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading EDUCATION. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess 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: Must possess experience or training leading to an extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup operation and working relationships of complex interconnecting systems assemblies and parts for a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment. Ability to diagnose repair overhaul and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment. Extensive knowledge of state of the art electrical electronic complex hydraulic pneumatic and other major non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of major mechanical systems. Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting loading turning and positioning systems and their mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic controls. Skill and knowledge to develop or improvise methods alter parts and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines (such as modifying parts to fit and mesh into systems for which the parts were not designed); improvise modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions; and design modifications to meet special test requirements or other special needs.