SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Caribou, ME

To qualify for this Surface Maintenance Mechanic position (WG-08/10), you must be a current member of the Maine Army National Guard in the grade of E8 or below. You need general experience demonstrating knowledge of equipment and preventative maintenance, plus specialized experience as described below.

• Military Grades: E8 & Below (Maine Army National Guard members only).
• GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment to perform routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and use common tools and equipment.
• WG-08 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
• Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to vehicles; skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments.
• Understanding of the makeup and operation of various individual systems and their interrelationships.
• Ability to read and interpret parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• WG-10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment and ability to apply independent judgment to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
• Experience testing, inspecting, and evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.

Troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.

• Work on 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.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul major systems including internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
• Make repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, and brake cylinders.
• Perform work in accordance with modification work orders and technical manuals.
• Use diagnostic and test equipment such as tachometers, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges.
• Interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to make repairs and modifications.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and determine causes of mechanical problems, including complex issues requiring knowledge of multiple subsystems.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Must be a member of the Maine Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement.

• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must pass a federal background investigation for employment suitability.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must complete pre-placement medical exams per job hazard; MEARNG Medical Surveillance is mandatory for hazardous roles. Immediate hires must finish a baseline exam within 30 days or face termination.
• This is an excepted service position.

A career with the U.S. government provides a complete benefits package.

• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position.

• Area of Consideration: Area I
• qualified permanent and indefinite MEARNG Enlisted (E8 & Below); Area II
• all Enlisted (E8 & Below) Members of the Maine Army National Guard.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, contact a National Guard recruiter before applying.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed.
• Agency contact: Cara MacVane, Phone (207) 430-6019, Fax (207) 626-4246, Email [email protected].
• Address: ME FMS 5, 20 North Street, Caribou, ME 04736 US.
• After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Your application will be evaluated by HR, and you will receive another notification regarding the status.
• This position is not telework eligible and is not remote.

The Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) is a component of the U.S. Army and the Maine National Guard, with a mission to provide trained units and personnel for domestic emergencies and federal missions. The Surface Maintenance Facility in Caribou, part of the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), is responsible for maintaining the Guard's fleet of combat, tactical, and support vehicles. This position offers a chance to serve your state and country while working on a wide variety of military and commercial equipment in a structured federal environment. ME FMS 5 is named as the hiring organisation for the SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC post.