Surface Maintenance Mechanic
Job Location:
Ruston, LA - USA
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Job Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State Logistics Directorate (J-4) Surface Maintenance Facility.
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 Warrant Officer (CW-4 and below) and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.
Duties & Responsibilities:
(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 as duties as assigned.
THIS IS AN OBLIGATED POSITION DUE TO FORMER INCUMBENT ACCEPTING A TITLE 32 USC ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE TOUR. SHOULD RESTORATION RIGHTS BE EXERCISED PRESENT INCUMBENT WILL BE SEPARATED AS A MILITARY TECHNICIAN. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE ENTITLED TO ALL LEAVE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE AND COVERAGE IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FERS)/FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM-REVISED ANNUITY EMPLOYEES (FERS-RAE)/FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM - FURTHER REVISED ANNUITY EMPLOYEES - FERS (FRAE) RT. IF FORMER INCUMBENT DOES NOT EXERCISE RESTORATION RIGHTS AFTER FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE TOUR BEGINNING EFFECTIVE DATE POSITION WILL BECOME PERMANENT.
1) National Guard Membership is required.
2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: WARRANT OFFICER (CW4 AND BELOW) & ENLISTED
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS - Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details contact the LANG State Incentive Manager at (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE). ***
NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the 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.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs simple preventative maintenance tasks and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
WG-08: Must possess at least Twelve (12) months 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.
WG-10: Must possess at least Eighteen (18) months 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:
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.
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.
You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 2-year trial 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.
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 ( of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government 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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