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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 with the Texas Army National Guard, based at FMS #11 in Bryan, Texas. The mechanic repairs and maintains complex combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment, and also leads lower-grade mechanics. Only Texas Army or Air National Guard members can be hired, and the job includes a 1 to 2 year trial period.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
  • 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.

You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. You must also be an active member of the Texas Army or Air National Guard, or eligible to join, and be willing to wear the military uniform.

What you would do

  • Repairs and overhauls heavy-duty combat, tactical, and commercial vehicles and equipment.
  • Troubleshoots complex engine, transmission, hydraulic, and electrical problems using diagnostic tools.
  • Removes, disassembles, repairs, and reinstalls engines and major assemblies.
  • Inspects vehicles and equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
  • Provides technical guidance and leads lower-grade mechanics on complex repairs.
  • Improvises repairs when standard procedures do not apply.

Do you qualify for WG-11?

With experience: You need specialized experience or training with extensive knowledge of complex, interconnected mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on combat, tactical, commercial, or special purpose vehicles. You must have diagnosed, repaired, overhauled, and modified these systems. Your resume must show beginning and ending dates for this experience.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, to and from dates (MM/YYYY), and duties performed
  • Cover letter
  • OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment
  • SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
  • DD-214 Statement of Service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • Disability letter from the VA, if applicable
  • Transcript, if you rely on education to qualify

How you will be rated: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their resume and documents compared to their answers on the occupational questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than your application supports, your rating may be lowered or you may be removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must list work schedule, hours per week, to and from dates, and duties for each job, because assumptions about your experience will not be made.
  • Confirm that you are an active Texas Army or Air National Guard member or eligible to join, since membership is required.
  • Complete the occupational questionnaire and submit all required documents, because missing items may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Irregular or overtime hours may be required for operational needs or contingencies, including hours outside the normal duty day.

Conditions of employment:

  • Active membership in a compatible Texas Army National Guard assignment
  • Must wear the military uniform
  • Upon selection, must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS
  • 1 to 2 year trial period
  • Physical required
  • Direct deposit is mandatory
  • Valid state driver's license if operating motor vehicles
  • Irregular or overtime hours may be required
  • Accepting this military technician job may end or require repayment of military incentives

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
$32.00 – $37.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-11 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Bryan, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance (5801)
Announcement
TX-13104350-AR

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