Lead Surface Maintenance Tech – Heavy Equipment

industrial maintenance jobs; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana National Guard position based in Indiana focuses on heavy equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex repairs on tactical vehicles. The role requires leading work crews, assigning tasks, and ensuring readiness inspections.

Applicants must meet military grade requirements (E-7 to E-9) and be eligible for National Guard membership. The job emphasizes independent work in remote locations and compliance with environmental and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in repair functions.
• Read and interpret technical publications used in repair of equipment.
• Provide guidance to others in this occupational series.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work orders and selects workers based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ensures there is enough work to keep the crew busy.
• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicles.
• Troubleshoots complex systems using test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Disassembles engines and major assemblies and repairs fuel, hydraulic, and oil systems.
• Performs repairs with little supervision in remote locations.
• Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs electrical repairs on complex systems requiring specialized diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Maintenance & repair

Leadership

Administrative tasks

Education

No formal education requirement

Job description

Indiana National Guard position based in Indiana focuses on heavy equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex repairs on tactical vehicles. The role requires leading work crews, assigning tasks, and ensuring readiness inspections.

Applicants must meet military grade requirements (E-7 to E-9) and be eligible for National Guard membership. The job emphasizes independent work in remote locations and compliance with environmental and regulatory obligations.