SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (MERIT, T32)

Army National Guard Units

Arden Hills (MN)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 57,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Arden Hills, MN seeks a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (MERIT, T32) to inspect heavy equipment and vehicles, assess mechanical systems, and determine repairs under MEL guidelines.

The position requires inspecting braking, steering, engines and related subsystems, and may involve COMET/MAIT participation and other duties as assigned. Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Inspect a wide variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles.
Inspect complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems.
Perform tests on braking, steering, differential, engines and fuel systems.
Prepare repair estimates and determine economic feasibility per MEL guidelines.
Serve on COMET/MAIT teams and assist other inspectors.

Job description

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (MERIT, T32)

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A MERIT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: FMS#3, AHATS LOCATION: Arden Hills, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: (MAJ James F. Brown 651-282-4741) ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (MERIT, T32), WG-5801-11, (1) Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.).

May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity. May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs. (2) Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition.

Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly.

Uses specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met. (3) Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s).

Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical. Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL. Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man hours authorized. Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements.

Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs. (4) Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT). (5) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATION: NA You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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 $35.73 – $41.71/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.