SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (T32)

Army National Guard Units; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Foley, AL seeks a Surface Maintenance Repairer (T32) to diagnose, repair and maintain heavy-duty military vehicles and equipment in various locations. You will perform routine repairs, PMCS, and field maintenance under supervision as needed.

The role requires ability to work with basic test tools and replacement parts. The position involves limited field work at unit locations and may include travel to remote sites to complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance

Responsibilities

• Performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
• Performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures using basic test equipment.
• Removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans and installs parts and components (e.g., brakes, pumps, sensors, radiators).
• Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance in remote locations; may provide field maintenance at unit locations.
• Conducts readiness and repair inspections; performs PMCS and ensures proper servicing of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains basic communications gear; performs minor body and metal repairs using tools.
• Maintains supply documentation for tools and parts; handles receipt, storage, and inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 (T32), Position Description Number D1193000 and is part of the AL FMS 28, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL FMS 28, FOLEY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW4 B. HOVEN

Key Responsibilities

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

(4) 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.

(5) 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.

(6) 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.

(7) 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.

(8) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT CONSIDERED FOR WAGE GRADE POSITIONS.

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 $28.96 – $33.78/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.