SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units
• Department: Department of the Army
• Location: Lakehurst, New Jersey
• Salary: $37.32 – $43.55/hr
• Hiring Path: Fed Excepted
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-08-28
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-17

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Job Summary

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR, Position Description Number D1230000 and is part of the NJ CSMS 1, National Guard. The purpose of the position is to serve as an inspector of surface maintenance vehicles and equipment to ensure that physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards and specifications

Key Responsibilities

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR, WG-5801-12, you will: Inspect complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition. Use specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met.

Inspect a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles such as attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc. Inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity.

Prepare lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized. Recommend to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair cost exceeds the established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL). Perform final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or reject the work and return the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS None

Contact

ng.nj.njarng.list.jfhq-j1-staffing@army.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

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 $37.32 – $43.55/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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