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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (T32)

Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army · Hamilton, Alabama

Federal agencyWG-11
At a glance

A merit job with Army National Guard Units in Hamilton, Alabama. It pays $29.61$34.58 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WG-11. Applications close on Oct 8, 2026 — 22 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Competitive service, Excepted service
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • (1) Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.).
  • May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity.
  • May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.
  • (2) Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition.
The original posting

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 INSPECTOR (T32), Position Description Number D1285000 and is part of the AL FMS 6, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: AL FMS 6, HAMILTON, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: CSM D.

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What you will do

  • (1) Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.).
  • May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity.
  • May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.
  • (2) Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition.
  • Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly.
  • Uses specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met.
  • (3) Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed.
  • Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s).
  • Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical.
  • Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL.
  • Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized.
  • Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements.
  • Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs.
  • (4) Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).
  • (5) Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT CONSIDERED FOR WAGE GRADE POSITIONS.

How you will be evaluated

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

  • To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
  • Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  • Other supporting documents: SF-50s and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.

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 (***). **This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%.

All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**

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