SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Illinois seeks a Surface Maintenance Mechanic (TITLE 32) WG-5801-5/8/10. You will troubleshoot, repair and overhaul a range of combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles, performing maintenance and diagnostics in diverse environments.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting heavy equipment, engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems, following manuals and safety directives, and deploying to remote locations as needed. Secret clearance preferred for certain duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical failures using test equipment.
• Familiarity with following manuals and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, overhaul and repair engines, transmissions, drive lines and hydraulic systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify and fix mechanical and electrical issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Repair

Tools

Engine analyzers

Compression testers

Voltmeter

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 IL FMS 10, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-5801-5/8/10, you will perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and/or overhaul of a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Troubleshoot, perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.

Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Make repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc.

Performs work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.

Utilize embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Remove and disassemble engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Make the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures.

Reassemble engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Make adjustments and repair to electrical and suspension systems.

Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps.

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 $21.69 – $34.85/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-07-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

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