Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER WL you will perform the following duties:

(1) Leader Duties:
a. Assigns work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis ofknowledge skills and abilities. Passes on to workers instructions received from the supervisordemonstrates proper work methods and starts work. Insures that needed plans blueprints material andtools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Works along with otherworkers and sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind and level as that done bythe group led. Work performed by the incumbent involves troubleshooting maintenance and major repairson heavy-duty mobile equipment combat tactical and automotive vehicles.

b. Assures that there is enough work to keep the work crew busy. Checks work in progress and whenfinished for compliance with supervisors instructions work orders and established shop procedures onwork sequence procedures methods and deadlines; and directs or advises other workers to followsupervisors instructions and to meet deadlines. Answers workers questions regarding procedurespolicies written instructions and other directives. Interprets work instructions and assists lower gradedrepairers or trainees in the more difficult and complex tasks. Provides information to the supervisor onstatus and progress of work causes of delays and overall work operations and problems. Assures thatsafety and housekeeping rules are followed.
(2) Non-Supervisory Duties:
a. Troubleshoots performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment combattactical and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery tracked cargo and personnelcarriers road graders mobile cranes front loaders conveyors bulldozers power shovels compressorsgenerators tanks tracked combat vehicles sedans buses all terrain vehicles trucks semi trailersforklifts tractors and accessory equipment. Incumbent troubleshoots repairs and may overhaul majorsystems to include internal combustion engines turbine engines automatic and non-automatictransmissions heavy duty drive line systems and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Makes repairs toassemblies and components such as voltage regulators generators/alternators brake cylinders work in accordance with Modification Work Orders Technical Manuals Lubrication OrdersMaintenance Bulletins Regulations or management policies. Incumbent may repair a variety of morecomplex major systems to include engines cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a varietyof intricate fuel injection systems.

b. Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual andauditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers compression testers voltmetersohmmeters pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipmentand a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exactnature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders andwhether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.

c. Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies sub-assemblies components and fuelhydraulic and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs overhaul or modifications inaccordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures. Reassembles engines and othersystems and adjusts tests and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustmentsand repairs to electrical and suspension systems. May install pistons sleeves rings bearings rodscrankshafts timing gears and rocker arms. May be required to perform fuel injection equipment repairoverhaul rebuild and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment.

Performs other duties as required.

*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description (PD#:D1287000).

Ohio Army National Guard Membership is required.

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 trial period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of the effective date of placement. 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 Ohio Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact an Ohio Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E-7 through E-8

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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.