A job with Army National Guard Units in Great Bend, Kansas. It pays $30.01–$38.72 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WG-08. Applications close on Dec 10, 2026 — 30 days left.
- Working pattern
- On site
- Who can apply
- National Guard and reserves
- Clearance
- Secret
Main duties
- As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER/MECHANIC, WG-5801-08/10, you will troubleshoot, and perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
- Troubleshoot, perform 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.
- Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul 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.
Full details
About the role
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1193000, D1194000 and is part of the KS Surface Maintenance Manager, Kansas Army National Guard.
What you will do
- As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER/MECHANIC, WG-5801-08/10, you will troubleshoot, and perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
- Troubleshoot, perform 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.
- Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul 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.
- Make repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Other duties as assigned.
- Work Schedule: This position works on a 4/10's compressed work schedule with four 10-hour days, Tuesday-Friday each week of the pay period.
- Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.
How you will be evaluated
PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Documents you must provide
- If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered.
- Please carefully review which documents are required.
- Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document.
- To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Resume: Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length.
- The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.
- Your resume must show relevant work experience descriptions that demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
- Resume must include job title and employer, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates with month/year, hours per week and salary.
- For current Federal employees or previous Federal employees, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade.
- Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
- For current Federal employees: Provide the latest SF50, Personnel Action reflecting your current pay and position.
- YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT, IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION CLAIMS.
- You must upload the applicable documents with your application package.
- These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and competency qualifications.
What to expect next
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).
If you are currently receiving a military bonus, prior to applying for or accepting a T32 Technician position please verify with your education/retention and services office to ensure your bonus will not be negatively affected. Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.
How to apply
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