HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Air National Guard Units; Village of Westhampton Beach (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in New York seeks a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (WG-5803-10) to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify and inspect heavy equipment and related support vehicles. The work covers diesel, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and other advanced systems; duties include diagnosing faults, selecting repair methods and rebuilding components to ensure mission readiness.

This National Guard Title 32 excepted service position requires a Secret clearance; the posted pay

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining heavy equipment and related support vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose faults in diesel, electrical, hydraulic and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of inspection standards to ensure safety and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy equipment and support vehicles.
• Diagnose faults in diesel, electrical, hydraulic and electronic systems.
• Inspect equipment for safety and performance.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Diesel engines

Electrical testing

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D2431000 and is part of the 106TH RQW, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Key Responsibilities

As a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC(WG-5803-10), you will maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, modify, and inspect heavy mobile equipment, various support equipment, and special purpose vehicles such as; fuel dispensing trucks, refueling equipment, crash/structural firefighting equipment and pump trucks, forklifts, materiel handling, aircraft cargo loaders, aircraft and equipment tow tractors, large runway snow removal vehicles, aircraft de-icing equipment, sweepers, bulldozers, mobile cranes, road graders, heavy construction and earth moving vehicles, backhoes, front end loaders, excavators, trenchers, and tactical/armored protected vehicles.

The equipment may be commercial or military designed with diesel, gasoline, electric, hybrid electric, or other alternative fuel power and may have multiple engines. The work requires knowledge of how heavy duty machinery, engines, parts, and systems work; ability to detect faulty items, determine causes of malfunction, and determine best repair methods; and skill to assemble, disassemble, repair, rebuild or modify components and a variety of interconnected systems.

Repairs include; integrated electrical, electronics, air, fuel, and hydraulic systems; complex state-of-the-art electrical and electronic systems requiring specialized scan/diagnostic equipment to identify malfunctions or to determine replacement of standard and computer controlled components.

Requirements & Education

Education requirements - Not applicable for this position

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $39.9 – $46.55/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.