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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Army National Guard Units · Posted 4 days ago
On-site Seattle, WA $33.4 – $42/hr Apply by Oct 11, 2026 Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance ESTPISTP Trades
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This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position: SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Location: Washington Field Maintenance Shop 1 Seattle, Washington 98119-2786 Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Temporary, indefinite, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED May be used to fill one or more vacancies. *Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate*
What You'll Do
- →A WG-5801-8/10, SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: Performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
- →Assists higher graded mechanics in the repair and/or overhaul of major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
- →Makes routine repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components.
- →Performs work in accordance with technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies.
- →Performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges.
- →Determines when parts should be cleaned, adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.
- →Removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans and installs parts and components such as wheel seals, switches, sensors, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables, and other items of similar complexity.
- →Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts.
- →Receives guidance and instruction from a higher graded mechanic or supervisor to perform non-routine and more complex repairs on portions of major assemblies and/or systems.
- →May provide field maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team".
- →Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.
- →Conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
- →Performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc.
- →Performs other preventive maintenance operations as required to ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
Requirements
- ✓MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: E1 - E8 Desired Military Assignments: 91 Series - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection.
- ✓Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license.
- ✓You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
- ✓Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Degree Required:N/A Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience):N/A You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.
- ✓To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
- ✓If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.
- ✓Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:Not Applicable.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9d01ce12-704c-46d7-9245-980b29c7e53a
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