Surface Maintenance Mechanic

The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance repair troubleshooting inspections and/or overhaul of a variety of combat tactical commercial and special purpose vehicles and equipment.

(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.

(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.

(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) 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.

(8) 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 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit 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.
• 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.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the National Guard. 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 Vermont Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit prior to applying for this position.

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1 2 3
Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career 2-Conditional 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.
Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard.
Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG to include those assigned to Active Duty Reserve or other states National Guard.

Military Grades: Enlisted: PV1/E1-SSG/E6

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: 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.

SPECAILIZED EXPERIENCE WG:
Experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing adjusting replacing cleaning and installing a variety of parts components and accessories. Experience which demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical electrical and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace fit install and make adjustments. Experience demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Experience reading and interpreting parts lists manufactures repair manuals diagrams and electrical schematics.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WG:
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.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicants record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Your Qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of the following Knowledge Skills And Abilities:

--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.
-- Skill to use a wide variety of test and diagnostics equipment to perform fault isolation and conduct repair of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment.
--Ability to operate and understand original equipment manufacturer computerized diagnostic equipment and embedded diagnostics.
-- Ability to utilize interpret and apply parts list manufacturers repair manuals technical manuals diagrams engineering drawings diagnostic computer information and schematics.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
-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.
-This is not a permanent appointment.
-This is a Temporary appointment not to exceed 1 year.
-The incumbent will be separated at the expiration of the term of appointment.



Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicants RESUME must provide in detail how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with from (mm/yy) and to (mm/yy) dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the Specialized Experience you must include transcripts.

Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.