Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (T32)

(1) Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e. combat tactical etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e. attack tanks large cranes tank retrievers fire trucks bridge transporters armored vehicle launched bridges bulldozers road graders crawler tractors power shovels self propelled earth compacting equipment self propelled artillery etc.). May also inspect heavy artillery small arms powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity. May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.

(2) Inspects complex interrelated mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electronic and electrical systems equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition. Inspects and performs tests to braking steering and differential systems which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single complex mechanical assembly. Uses specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets precision gauges electronic sensors injector test stands engine scopes etc. to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met.

(3) Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s). Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts man-hours and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical. Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL. Prepares lists of needed repairs parts and man-hours authorized. Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. Performs final inspection certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs.

(4) Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).

(5) Performs other duties as assigned.

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 states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at prior to applying for this position.

MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CW3

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

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 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.