SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Army National Guard Units; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units is seeking a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (WG-5801-10) to troubleshoot and repair heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and automotive vehicles, using engine analyzers, voltmeters, and computer diagnostic tools. Work includes disassembling engines and performing major repairs, with readiness inspections and remote-location service as required.

The position requires the ability to diagnose mechanical failures, maintain complex systems such as fuel, hydraulic, and oil

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining heavy-duty mobile equipment and performing major repairs.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures using diagnostic tools and test equipment.
• Willingness to perform repairs in remote locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Remove and disassemble engines and major assemblies for repair.
• Perform repairs on fuel, hydraulic, and oil systems; inspect readiness of vehicles.

Skills

Troubleshooting heavy-duty equipment

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical repair

Tools

Engine analyzers

Compression testers

Volmeters

Ohmmeters

Pressure gauges

Computer diagnostic tools

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 D1194000 and is part of the PA Field Maintenance Shop 9, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.

Key Responsibilities

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-10, you will troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. Troubleshoot equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.

Remove and disassemble engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.

Independently perform repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps. Conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.

May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements. Assist in the maintenance of production reports and records and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 $31.69 – $36.99/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.