SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Boise, Idaho
Salary Range: $32.9 - $38.37 Per Hour
Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1194000 and is part of the ID G4 CSMS, National Guard. TEMP BACKFILL NOT TO EXCEED 19SEP26. CURRENT G4 EMPLOYEES RETAIN TENURE. UPON MEMBER'S RETURN, APPOINTMENT WILL BE TERMINATED. TEMP PROMOTED OR REASSIGNED EMPLOYEE WILL RETURN TO PREVIOUS POSITION.
Major Duties:
- (1) Troubleshoots, performs maintenance & major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical & automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo & personnel 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, & accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs & overhauls major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic & non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, & hydraulic utility systems & controls. Makes repairs to assemblies & components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Performs work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. May repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions & a variety of intricate fuel injection systems. (2) Troubleshoots equipment & diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual & auditory checks &/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, & computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment & a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, & whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary. (3) Removes & disassembles engines & major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, & fuel, hydraulic, & oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications & procedures. Reassembles engines & other systems, & adjusts, tests, & reinstalls in vehicles & equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments & repairs to electrical & suspension systems. May install pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, & rocker arms. May be required to perform fuel injection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, & calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test & calibration equipment. (4) Independently performs repairs & maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components & systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders & worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, & fuel pumps. Provides technical guidance & specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work. May provide Field & limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team." Recovers & evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown. May assist higher graded mechanics in repairing a variety of interconnected systems such as electrical, air & hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical & electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems & other similar complex systems. (5) Conducts readiness & repair inspections on vehicles & associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs operational inspections & ensures vehicles & equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., & performs other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) & Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning properly. May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve as a commodity inspector during Comm& Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment & provides technical advice & assistance to supported units when requested. (6) May maintain & repair electronics communication equipment by removing & replacing components & elements. Equipment includes such items as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms. (7) Assists in the maintenance of production reports & records, & makes recommendations to the supervisor. Plans, organizes, & performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makes recommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently & economically accomplish the work & maximize production. (8) Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Military Grades: E-1 through E-7 THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and can use common tools and equipment in the line of work. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12958029 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-24