SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER/MECHANIC

Army National Guard Units; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units is seeking a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER/MECHANIC to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty military vehicles. The role covers maintenance on combat and automotive equipment, including engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.

Work is conducted on a 4/10 schedule (Tuesday-Friday). The position requires eligibility for a Secret clearance and is part of the KS Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex systems.
• Familiarity with routine maintenance on military vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform routine repairs on heavy-duty equipment.
• Maintain and repair combat and automotive vehicles.
• Work on various systems including engines and transmissions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment maintenance

Vehicle repair

Mechanical diagnosis

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 REPAIRER/MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1193000, D1194000 and is part of the KS Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site, Kansas Army National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER/MECHANIC, WG-5801-08/10, you will troubleshoot, and perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. Troubleshoot, perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.

This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, power shovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrain vehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment.

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. 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.

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 $27.6 - $35.92/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

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