Surface Maintenance Repairer (T32)

(1) Performs limited diagnosis routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment combat tactical and automotive vehicles. Assists higher graded mechanics in the repair and/or overhaul of 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 routine repairs that can be accomplished by removing adjusting or replacing defective or worn parts and components. Performs work in accordance with technical manuals lubrication orders maintenance bulletins regulations or management policies.

(2) Performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers voltmeters ohmmeters and pressure gauges. Determines when parts should be cleaned adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.

(3) Removes replaces adjusts cleans and installs parts and components such as wheel seals switches sensors fuel pumps water pumps power steering pumps brakes filters radiators bearings springs shock absorbers wheel cylinders starter motors mufflers battery cables and other items of similar complexity.

(4) Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing cleaning reinstalling or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts. Receives guidance and instruction from a higher graded mechanic or supervisor to perform non-routine and more complex repairs on portions of major assemblies and/or systems. May provide field maintenance at unit locations as part of a contact team. Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.

(5) Conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced including brake adjustments replacing hydraulic fluids greasing cleaning etc. Performs other preventive maintenance operations as required to ensure that equipment is functioning properly.

(6) May perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios field telephones amplifiers switchboards recorders intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements. Performs minor body and fender or other metal repairs using peening hammers dollies and limited welding. Performs limited repairs and routine maintenance on small arms and accessory equipment by replacing worn or damaged parts. Makes minor repairs to canvas and leather items using bonding/sealing compounds and hand tools such as awls canvas needles etc.

(7) In conjunction with or in the absence of the Tools and Parts Attendant may maintain supply documentation and the receipt store issue and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operation.

(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 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: SSG

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 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.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
-- Basic knowledge and understanding of the mechanical makeup operation and working relationships of individual systems and their interrelationships for a variety of combat tactical commercial automotive special purpose vehicles and equipment.

-- Working knowledge of various techniques for removing adjusting replacing cleaning and installing parts and components of combat tactical commercial automotive special purpose vehicles and equipment.

-- Basic understanding of electrical electronic hydraulic pneumatic and other non-mechanical system theories; and skill to replace fit install and adjust systems.

-- Skill to use basic test equipment and ability to analyze test results to determine fault for repair or replacement of improperly functioning parts or components. Ability to use basic tools common to the occupation.

-- Ability to determine when parts should be cleaned reinstalled or replaced with standard parts.

-- Ability to read and interpret parts list manufacturers repair manuals technical manuals diagrams engineering drawings and schematics.