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Surface Maintenance Mechanic


Job Location:

Fort Carson, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 30
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Position Description Number Dand is part of the CO MATES 64 National Guard.


Duties

The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance repair troubleshooting inspection and/or overhaul of a variety of combat tactical commercial and special purpose vehicles and equipment. Troubleshoots performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment combat tactical and automotive vehicles. 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. Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies sub-assemblies components and fuel hydraulic and oil pressure systems. 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. Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements. Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Must be a current Permanent Dual Status Military Technician with MATES 64.
  • Must hold the grade of E-4.
  • Submit all required documentation.
Qualifications

Military Grades: E-4

1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

2. An applicants RESUME must provide in detail how they meet each specialized experience listed below.

3. It must be documented with from (mm/yy) and to (mm/yy) dates and description of the specialized experience.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume.

Must have at least 18 months of Specialized Experience in each of the following:
1. Experience working with mechanical makeup operation and working relationships of complex systems assemblies and parts for a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment.
2. Experience diagnosing repairing overhauling and modifying a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment.
3. Experience working with electrical electronic hydraulic pneumatic and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems.
4. Experience working with hydraulic lifting loading turning and positioning systems and their mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic controls.
5. Experience working with electronics sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors diodes and circuit boards.
6. Experience repairing or overhauling 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.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.

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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