This position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, PD# D1194000, part of the Nevada Army National Guard. The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and/or overhaul of a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.
Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment,combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo andpersonnel 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.
Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls majorsystems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatictransmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Makesrepairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brakecylinders, etc.
Performs work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals,lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. May repair a variety ofmore complex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissionsand 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 specified orindicated 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 modifications inaccordance 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 fuel injectionequipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test andcalibration 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 cylinders andworn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps. Provides technicalguidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.
Assists lowergrade mechanics in performing major repair work. May provide Field and limited Sustainmentmaintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team." Recovers and evacuates inoperablevehicles from the unit location of breakdown.
May assist higher graded mechanics in repairing avariety of interconnected systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex state of theart electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to identify 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 to thesupervisor. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.
There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims. To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.
roxana.d.lozano.mil@army.mil · 775-584-6191
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $34.8 – $40.6/hr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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