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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (MERIT T32)
Army National Guard Units · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Arden Hills, MN $35.7 – $41.7/hr Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance ESTPISTP Trades
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THIS IS A MERIT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: FMS #3 LOCATION: Arden Hills, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ James Brown, 651-282-4741 ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
What You'll Do
- →May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity.
- →May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.
- →(2) Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition.
- →Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly.
- →Uses 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.
- →(3) Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed.
- →Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s).
- →Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical.
- →Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL.
- →Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized.
- →Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements.
- →Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs.
- →(4) Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).
- →(5) Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position is being filled under Merit Promotion procedures and is open to current employees only.
- ✓Minnesota National Guard Membership is required.
- ✓Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- ✓Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- ✓Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- ✓Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- ✓Most MNNG position are covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
- ✓An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- ✓Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- ✓Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- ✓MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority.
- ✓Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access.
- ✓Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.
Personality Fit
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