Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Louisiana seeks a skilled on-board technician for the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4) Surface Maintenance Facility. The role focuses on maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a range of combat and tactical vehicles and equipment under Title 32 authority.

The candidate should have experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic systems, be able to work with a variety of tools, and comply with security and safety

Qualifications

• Experience or training to understand mechanical makeup of complex systems.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul and modify combat, tactical vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and related controls.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Diagnostic repair

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Diesel/engine repair

Troubleshooting

Job description

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 = On-board technicians currently assigned to the Louisiana National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Must possess the experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and can use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must possess at least Eighteen (18) months of 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.
4. Irregular 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 driver's license may be required for the position.
6. Utilizes 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.