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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (Title 32)
Army National Guard Units · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Temple, TX $23.9 – $31.8/hr Apply by Sep 25, 2026 Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance ESTPISTP Trades
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This is a Title 32 dual status position that requires active membership in the Texas Army National Guard. It is part of the G4 at FMS 30, located in Temple, TX. The purpose of this position is is to perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. May assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance duties. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
What You'll Do
- →As a Surface Maintenance Repairer/Mechanic with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: WG-5801-08 Performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
- →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 perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements.
- →In conjunction with or in the absence of the Tools and Parts Attendant, may maintain supply documentation, and the receipt, store, issue, and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operation.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
- →WG-5801-10 Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
- →This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and 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, and accessory equipment.
- →Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls 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.
- →Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
- →Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair.
- →Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
- →Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures.
Requirements
- ✓Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform.
- ✓Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Texas Army National Guard.
- ✓Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted.
- ✓This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
- ✓All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army National Guard.
- ✓Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives.
- ✓Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.
- ✓Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- ✓Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
- ✓Trial period required (see additional information) Texas Army National Guard Membership is required.
- ✓Direct deposit is mandatory.
- ✓Military Requirements For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.
- ✓Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements.
- ✓Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS per statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
Personality Fit
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