Surface Maintenance Mechanic for Combat Vehicles

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

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.