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SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER

Department of the Army · Multiple Locations

Salary
$30.30 - $39.00 per hour
Pay grade
WG-8
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
May 29, 2026
Closes
Jan 20, 2027
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
NJ-12914477-AR-26-001S

Who may apply: Excepted service · National Guard and reserves · Open to the public

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Summary

This job opportunity is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER position, position description D1193000, within the ((ALL) FMS-CSMS-UTES SHOPS)) of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. The purpose of this position is to perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. May assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance duties.

Duties

  • As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, WG-5801-08 you may be expected to accomplish the following: Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles Perform limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks Independently perform routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity Maintain supply documents, receipts, and inventory

Qualifications

General Experience: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work. Specialized Experience: At least 12 months experience or training in the following areas: Use of common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs Removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories Demonstrating a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments Demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships Reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

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