SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army National Guard Units in North Carolina seeks a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (WG-5801-10) to troubleshoot, maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles and central systems in accordance with manuals and work orders.

You will diagnose mechanical failures, disassemble engines and major assemblies, and provide guidance to junior mechanics while performing preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure readiness and safety.

Qualifications

• Position requires eligibility for federal employment and possession of a Secret security clearance.
• National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position for SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (WG-5801-10).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and vehicles.
• Inspect and repair engines, drive lines, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Provide technical guidance and lead lower grade mechanics within the team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment maintenance

Mechanical repair

Team leadership

Electrical systems

Tools

Engine analyzers

Compression testers

Volmeters

Ohmmeters

Pressure gauges

Computer diagnostic tools

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 (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1194000 and is part of the NC G4, National Guard (G4 - FMS #8 / MD 5128-017).

Key Responsibilities

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-10, you will troubleshoot, perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, automotive vehicles; troubleshoot, repairs/overhauls major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic, heavy duty drive line systems, hydraulic utility systems, controls; perform work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies; troubleshoot equipment; diagnose cause of mechanical failures by means of visual/auditory checks and/or use test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic tools; remove/ disassemble engines/major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, fuel, hydraulic, oil pressure systems; make adjustments/ repairs to electrical/suspension systems; perform repairs, maintenance functions in remote locations by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders, worn brake shoes; provide technical guidance, specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team; assist lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work; assist higher graded mechanics in repairing interconnected systems such as electrical, air/hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems; similar complex systems; perform operational inspections ensures vehicles/ equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required; inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with requirements; maintain/repair electronics communication equipment by removing/ replacing components/elements; assist in the maintenance of production reports and records, make recommendations to supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production; perform other duties as assigned.

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 $30.98 – $36.14/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government