SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER

Army National Guard Units

Topeka (KS)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Kansas is seeking a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (WL-5801-11). The role involves assigning work orders to crew members, guiding technicians, and ensuring availability of plans, materials, and tools for maintenance tasks on heavy-duty vehicles.

The job requires coordinating with supervisors, performing maintenance and repairs, and adapting to a compressed 4/10 schedule (Tue–Fri). Telework is limited to situational scenarios as declared by mission needs.

Qualifications

Experience leading repair teams onsite.
Ability to assign work orders based on skills and ABIlities.
Familiarity with maintenance of heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

Assign work orders to crewmembers based on skills and abilities.
Ensure plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available for work.
Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Team leadership

Work scheduling

Troubleshooting

Heavy-duty maintenance

Blueprint reading

Tools

Blueprints

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 LEADER, Position Description Number D1288000 part of the KS Surface Maintenance Manager, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER, WL-5801-11, you will assign work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Pass on to workers instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrate proper work methods, and starts work. Insure that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.

Work along with other workers and sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Work performed by the incumbent involves troubleshooting, maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: This position works on a 4/10's compressed work schedule with four 10-hour days, Tuesday-Friday each week of the pay period.

Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements. Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"

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 $40.37 – $47.15/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.