SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units; Robbins (IL); On-site; USD 3,462,000 - 5,421,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Illinois seeks a Surface Maintenance Mechanic (TITLE 32) to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and overhaul of combat and support vehicles and equipment.

The role covers engines, transmissions, drive lines, hydraulics, and electrical/suspension systems with remote location work as needed. A Secret clearance is required and the position aligns with TITLE 32 National Guard guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical systems and use diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with engines, transmissions, drive lines and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Repair engines, transmissions, drive lines, hydraulic systems and related components.
• Disassemble/assemble engines and major assemblies; adjust electrical and suspension systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting heavy-duty equipment

Repair and maintenance

Diagnostic tools

Electrical systems

Tools

Engine analyzers

Compression testers

Voltmeter

Ohmmeter

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 2, 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 $25.13 – $39.35/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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