Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana National Guard seeks qualified personnel for Surface Maintenance Facility to perform mechanical maintenance on a range of vehicles and equipment. The role requires experience with hand tools, test devices, and repair manuals, with knowledge spanning mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

This is a dual-status T32 position that requires military membership, with responsibilities including diagnostics, repairs, and system adjustments in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• WG-08: 12+ months using hand and power tools and test devices; basic mechanics and parts replacement.
• Understanding mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory; read diagrams and manuals.
• WG-10: 18+ months with complex systems, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of related controllers and components; ability to replace and adjust parts.

Skills

Hand tools

Test devices

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Repair manuals

Tools

Repair manuals

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 = Warrant Officer (CW-4 and below) and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

WG-08: Must possess at least Twelve (12) months experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs; experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories; experience which demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments; experience demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships; experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.

WG-10: Must possess at least Eighteen (18) months 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.