SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Army National Guard Units

Kapolei (HI)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Hawaii, Kapolei, seeks a Surface Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and overhaul a variety of heavy and complex vehicles. You will diagnose issues with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and guide junior technicians in a hands-on, field-based environment.

The role requires performing major repairs with limited supervision, utilizing diagnostic equipment, and ensuring readiness of vehicles and equipment for operations.

Qualifications

Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and overhaul complex vehicles and equipment.
Provide technical guidance and lead lower-grade employees.
Read and interpret diagnostic data from specialized tools.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
Inspect and overhaul mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Use engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, and diagnostic tools.
Lead and mentor nearby personnel with supervision as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair

Electrical systems

Engine work

Diagnostics

Tools

Engine analyzers

Compression testers

Volmeters

Ohmmeters

Pressure gauges

Computer diagnostics

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1195000 and is part of the HI CSMS 1, National Guard. LOCATION: Combined Support Maintenance Shop No. 1 (CSMS #1), Hawaii Army National Guard, Kapolei, Hawaii

Key Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, inspect, and/or overhaul a variety of complex combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment having complicated mechanical and non-mechanical systems with a variety of interconnected systems. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees.

Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks, uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools.

Removes and disassembles engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations. Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.

Performs electrical repairs on complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems requiring extensive training on specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems. Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (D1195000) are available upon request by HRO.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40.5 – $47.26/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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