SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Army National Guard Units

Summary This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position: SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Location: Washington Field Maintenance Shop 3 Sedro-Woolley, Washington 98284-5033 Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Temporary, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered. Responsibilities A WG-5801-10, SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment,combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargoand personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, powershovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrainvehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairsand overhauls major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automaticand non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems andcontrols. Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators,generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Performs work in accordance with modification workorders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or managementpolicies. May repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines, cross drive orsimilar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems. Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual andauditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers,voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embeddeddiagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers inorder to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may benecessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specifiedor indicated on the work order are necessary. Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, andfuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modificationsin accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures. Reassembles engines and othersystems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makesadjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. May install pistons, sleeves, rings,bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, and rocker arms. May be required to perform fuelinjection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complextest and calibration equipment. Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can beaccomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components andsystems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylindersand worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps. Providestechnical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work. May provide Field and limitedSustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team." Recovers and evacuatesinoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown. May assist higher graded mechanics inrepairing a variety of interconnected systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complexstate of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment toidentify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems. Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported bythe activity. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properlyserviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., andperforms other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment priorto use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioningproperly. May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is beingrepaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve as a commodity inspector duringCommand Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a MaintenanceAssistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment andprovides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested. May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacingcomponents and elements. Equipment includes such items as radios, field telephones, amplifiers,switchboards, recorders, intercoms. Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations tothe supervisor. Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makesrecommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently andeconomically accomplish the work and maximize production. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: E4-E6 Compatible Military Assignments: 91,88,12 - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action. - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. - The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 Must have at least 18 months experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems. Experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. Experienced in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles, equipment and systems. Education Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Not Applicable. To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation of proof to support your Educational claims. Additional Information *This is an indefinite position. If an individual employed in the excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will receive an indefinite appointment. If a Reduction-In-Force occurs the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position. If funding level and employee manning levels permit, incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition. - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). - Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives. - Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician. - Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.