Surface Maintenance Repairer Security Clearance

Position: SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER with Security Clearance
Duties
* performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. Assists higher graded mechanics in the repair and/or overhaul of 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. Makes routine repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components.

Performs work in accordance with technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies.
* performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges. Determines when parts should be cleaned, adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.
* removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans and installs parts and components such as wheel seals, switches, sensors, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables, and other items of similar complexity.
* independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts. Receives guidance and instruction from a higher graded mechanic or supervisor to perform non-routine and more complex repairs on portions of major assemblies and/or systems. May provide field maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team".

Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.
* conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs preventive maintenance checks and services and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc. Performs other preventive maintenance operations as required to ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
* may perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements. Performs minor body and fender, or other metal repairs, using peening hammers, dollies and limited welding. Performs limited repairs and routine maintenance on small arms and accessory equipment by replacing worn or damaged parts.

Makes minor repairs to canvas and leather items using bonding/sealing compounds and hand tools such as awls, canvas needles etc.
* in conjunction with or in the absence of the tools and parts attendant, may maintain supply documentation, and the receipt, store, issue, and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operation.
* performs other duties as assigned. Requirements conditions of employment military requirements: compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. In compliance with title 32 united states code, the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection, individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with army skill classification directives, statutes, and national guard bureau regulations.

The dual status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training, education, certifications, experience. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a national guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Compatible military assignment: enlisted: e1 - e8 mos: 91 series, or must be willing and able to obtain in the first year of employment
* other requirements & conditions of employment:

- national guard membership is required.

- males born after 31 december 1959 must be registered for selective service.

- federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

- must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

- must maintain local network access iaw ar 25-2.

- wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces, maintaining standards of conduct and appearance.

- this position is covered by the domestic violence misdemeanor amendment (30 sep 96) of the gun control act (lautenberg amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working…