Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Term) (Title 32)

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

• Troubleshoots performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment combat tactical and automotive vehicles.
• Troubleshoots repairs and overhauls major systems to include internal combustion engines turbine engines automatic and non-automatic transmissions heavy duty driveline systems and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
• Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators generators/alternators brake cylinders etc.
• Performs work in accordance with modification work orders technical manuals lubrication orders maintenance bulletins regulations or management policies.
• May repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.
• 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.
• Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair.
• Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.
• Removes and disassembles engines and 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.
• Reassembles engines and other systems and adjusts tests and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems.
• May install pistons sleeves rings bearings rods crankshafts timing gears and rocker arms.
• May be required to perform fuel injection equipment repair overhaul rebuild and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment.
• 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.
• Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.
• Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work.
• May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a contact team.
• Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.
• May assist higher graded mechanics in repairing a variety of inter connected 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.
• May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements.
• May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).
• Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.
• May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements. Equipment includes such items as radios field telephones amplifiers switchboards recorders intercoms.
• 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.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank: Enlisted/Warrant

Compatible Military Assignments: ENL: CMF.

• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pending analysis you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• 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.

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Minimum Requirements:
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-05 requires experience using common hand tools in making repetitive repairs under close supervision. Experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the simpler and routine duties of the trade.

WG-08 requires experience 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 requires experience 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.