SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER

Army National Guard Units

Helena (MT)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Montana seeks a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy duty vehicles and equipment. You will perform routine maintenance, assist on major repairs, and conduct readiness checks in remote or unit locations as needed.

The role requires reading technical manuals and performing minor body and fabric repairs, with potential field maintenance duties. A Secret clearance is required and federal service experience is valued.

Qualifications

Experience performing routine mechanical repairs on heavy-duty equipment and vehicles.
Familiarity with basic diagnostic tools and PMCS concepts.
Ability to follow technical manuals and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and limited repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles.
Assist higher graded mechanics with non-routine repairs and overhaul tasks.
Conduct PMCS inspections and ensure proper servicing of vehicles and equipment.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, Position Description Number D1193000, and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G4 MTMA. Selecting Official: CW2 Weddle

Key Responsibilities

Performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. Assists higher graded mechanics in the repair and/or overhaul of 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.

Makes routine repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components. Performs work in accordance with technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. Performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges.

Determines when parts should be cleaned, adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders. Removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans and installs parts and components such as wheel seals, switches, sensors, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables, and other items of similar complexity.

Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts. Receives guidance and instruction from a higher graded mechanic or supervisor to perform non-routine and more complex repairs on portions of major assemblies and/or systems. May provide field maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team".

Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown. Conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc.

Performs other preventive maintenance operations as required to ensure that equipment is functioning properly. May perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements. Performs minor body and fender, or other metal repairs, using peening hammers, dollies and limited welding.

Performs limited repairs and routine maintenance on small arms and accessory equipment by replacing worn or damaged parts. Makes minor repairs to canvas and leather items using bonding/sealing compounds and hand tools such as awls, canvas needles etc. In conjunction with or in the absence of the Tools and Parts Attendant, may maintain supply documentation, and the receipt, store, issue, and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operation.

Performs other duties as assigned. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.)

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 $33.37 – $38.93/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 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.