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Surface Maintenance Mechanic


Job Location:

Edgefield, SC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 31 - 31
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Position Description Number
PDDand is part of the SC FMS 6 South Carolina Army National Guard.


Duties

This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State Logistics Directorate (J-4) Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of this position is to perform limited diagnosis routine repairs and maintenance on combat tactical commercial and special purpose vehicles and equipment. May assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance duties.

Work is covered by the 5800-job family which includes occupations involved in repairing adjusting and maintaining self-propelled transportation and other mobile equipment (except aircraft) including any special purpose features with which they may be equipped.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is a Title 32 Technician Vacancy that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states 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.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
Qualifications

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC):

Area of Consideration:
This position is open to Area 1 and 2 Only.

Area 1: Current employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2)
Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard
Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard


*Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1.


GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 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 REQUIREMENTS: 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

2. 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.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

4. Irregular and/or overtime compensatory hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

5. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license may be required for the position.

safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

7. This is a dual-status T32 position and requires military membership

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 ( 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.

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