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Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader

Army National Guard Units

Job Location:

Gatesville, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 35 - 35

Posted: 6 October 2026 (19 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is a Title 32 Dual Status position that requires active membership in the Texas Army National Guard. It is located within the G4 at MATES in Gatesville TX. The purpose of this position is to serve as a working leader of three or more Surface Maintenance Mechanics WG. Performs mechanic duties such as maintenance troubleshooting repair inspection and/or overhaul of a variety of complex combat tactical vehicles.

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER with the Texas National Guard your duties will include but will not be limited to:

Assigns work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge skills and abilities. Passes on to workers instructions received from the supervisor demonstrates proper work methods and starts work. Insures that needed plans blueprints material and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Works along with other workers and sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Work performed by the incumbent involves troubleshooting maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment combat tactical and automotive vehicles.

Assures that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisors instructions work orders and established shop procedures on work sequence procedures methods and deadlines; and directs or advises other workers to follow supervisors instructions and to meet deadlines. Answers workers questions regarding procedures policies written instructions and other directives. Interprets work instructions and assists lower graded repairers or trainees in the more difficult and complex tasks. Provides information to the supervisor on status and progress of work causes of delays and overall work operations and problems. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.

Performs maintenance troubleshooting and major repair 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 bulldozers power shovels tanks tracked combat vehicles all terrain vehicles semi trailers forklifts tractors and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots repairs and/or overhauls as a regular and recurring duty a variety of the mechanically complex 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 cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems. Makes repairs and modifications to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators generators/alternators brake cylinders etc. for use or placement in systems for which they were not specifically designed. Improvises work when standard procedures do not apply.

Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks uses test equipment such as engine analyzers compression testers voltmeters ohmmeters pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools.

Removes and disassembles engines and complex 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 and improvises repair techniques when standard procedures are not available.

Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work on interconnected complex 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.

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.

Performs electrical repairs on complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems requiring extensive training on specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:

All currently employed full-time permanent indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army National Guard.

Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

Remarks:

The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Trial period required (see additional information)
Veterans preference is not applicable to this position.
Texas Army National Guard Membership is required.
Direct deposit is mandatory.

For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.

Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.

Compatible MOS:
Rank Spread: E-5/SGT not to exceed E-9/CSM.
Warrant Officer: W-1/W01 .

Other Requirements:

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.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.

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Specialized Experience Required

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.

In addition to the journeyman level knowledge experience which demonstrates the ability to plan organize and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series. Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment. The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series.

Quality of Experience:

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.

Education

There is not an educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

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

*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 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.

Trial Period:

As a condition of employment you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial year period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates 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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