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Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Surface Maintenance Mechanic job at the Texas Army National Guard in Gatesville, TX. The job repairs and maintains combat, tactical, and commercial vehicles and equipment. You must be an active member of the Texas Army National Guard to hold it, and it works a compressed Tuesday to Friday schedule.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. You must be a current Texas Army National Guard member or eligible to join, and you must hold a compatible military assignment under Title 32.

What you would do

  • Troubleshoot and repair heavy-duty and combat vehicles and equipment.
  • Repair and overhaul engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
  • Remove, disassemble, and reinstall engines and major assemblies.
  • Inspect vehicles and equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
  • Help keep maintenance records and recommend work adjustments to the supervisor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Do you qualify for WG-10?

With experience: You need experience or training that shows thorough knowledge of how complex systems on combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles work, plus the ability to diagnose, repair, and overhaul them. The announcement does not name a grade level for this experience, and length of time alone does not qualify you.

With education: There is not an educational requirement for this position.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license for your state of residence or main employment, if the job requires driving

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing work schedule, hours per week, from and to dates (MM/YYYY), and duties performed
  • Cover letter
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if applicable
  • SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable
  • Other supporting documents, if applicable

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and online Occupational Questionnaire are compared to the qualifications. If you rate yourself higher than your documents support, your answers may be adjusted or you may be removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume lists the work schedule, hours per week, and MM/YYYY start and end dates for each job.
  • Upload the cover letter and any DD-214 or Statement of Service, since missing documents can lower your rating.
  • Submit your application and all documents by 11:59 PM Eastern on the closing date, and allow several hours for uploaded files to clear virus scan.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time compressed schedule, Tuesday to Friday, 0630 to 1700 hours. Irregular or overtime hours may be required for operations or contingencies.

Incentives and relocation: Taking this federal technician job may end or require you to repay military incentives you already have. Check your contract and contact your Education Services (Incentives) office or Recruiting/Retention office. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Active membership in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform
  • Must obtain and keep a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment
  • Drug test
  • Background check
  • 1 to 2 year trial period
  • Domestic violence misdemeanor restriction under the Lautenberg Amendment
  • Direct deposit is mandatory
  • Irregular or overtime hours may be required
  • Military skill codes 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 90, 91, 92, 94

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$30.00 – $35.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-10 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Gatesville, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance (5801)
Announcement
TX-13100263-AR

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