Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Army National Guard is seeking a skilled maintenance technician classified under WG-5801-10 to inspect, repair, overhaul, and modify a range of combat and support vehicles and equipment at FMS 10 in Boones, IA.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, electronics, and diesel or multi-fuel engines, with the ability to diagnose problems and perform routine tasks under close supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience using common hand tools in repetitive repairs under close supervision.
• Ability to perform simple, routine duties of the trade.
• Experience leading to thorough knowledge of mechanical systems in vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify various combat and support vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related non‑mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their controls.
• Basic electronics knowledge to identify/replace defective components.
• Ability to repair major components such as engines, transmissions, drive lines, electrical/electronic systems, fuel injection, and emissions control.

Skills

Hand tools

Repair work

Job description

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: FMS 10, Boones, IA

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Experience or training 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

WG-5801-10: Must have experience in the following:

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.