SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Mattoon (IL)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 51,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Mattoon, IL seeks a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (TITLE 32) to inspect and evaluate heavy maintenance equipment and vehicles to ensure compliance with all standards and specifications. You will examine complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical subsystems, and perform tests using specialized equipment to verify safety and functionality.

The role involves inspecting a wide variety of heavy equipment, from combat and tactical systems

Qualifications

Some federal jobs allow education substitution, but this position requires experience only.
Qualification must be met using experience alone; no substitution of education is permitted for this series and grade.

Responsibilities

Inspect a wide range of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles to ensure conformity with standards.
Inspect mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems and components while in operation or standby.
Test braking, steering, differentials, engines and related systems with specialized equipment to verify tolerances and safety.
Use testing methods and equipment to determine repairs and assess economic feasibility of repairs.

Job description

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (TITLE 32)

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 INSPECTOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1285000 and is part of the IL FMS 5, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (TITLE 32), WG-5801-11, you will serve as an inspector of surface maintenance equipment to ensure that physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards and specifications.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Inspect 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.).

Inspect complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition.

Inspect and perform 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.

Use 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. Inspect equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilize established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s).

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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 $31.45 – $36.67/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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