This position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR, PD# D1285000, part of the Nevada Army National Guard. The purpose of the position is to serve as an inspector of surface maintenance equipment to ensure that physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards and specifications. Duties involve complex inspection work that requires a wide variety of inspection processes and techniques. May assist higher graded inspectors, as required.
Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) andautomotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridgetransporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, powershovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.). May also inspectheavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser.
Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electricalsystems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition.
Inspectsand performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integratedwith the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumaticsystems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systemscombined in a single, complex mechanical assembly.
Uses specially designed testing methods andtest equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector teststands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met. Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilizes established Maintenance ExpenditureLimits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s).
Considers a variety of factors such as costand availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assesswhether repair is economical. Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when therepair costs exceed the established MEL. Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hoursauthorized. Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired inaccordance with pertinent requirements.
Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is insatisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shopwith specific reports prescribing additional repairs. Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT). 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.
joshua.j.blair16.mil@army.mil · (775) 887-8541
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $34.08 – $39.75/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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