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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR

Department of the Army · Edinburgh, Indiana

Salary
$36.63 - $42.81 per hour
Pay grade
WG-12
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Temporary promotion
Opened
Nov 2, 2026
Closes
Nov 16, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
12
Announcement
IN-13102524-TT-AR-27-004

Who may apply: Excepted service · Internal to an agency · National Guard and reserves

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Summary

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the IN CSMS 2, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D1286000. If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

Duties

  • Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
  • Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition.
  • Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s).
  • Inspects the full range of equipment as described above at remote worksites in support of field organizations, field units during field exercise training periods, or before major pieces of equipment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES:SSG/E6 through SGM/E9, or WO1 through CW4 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 91, 94, 25 Series GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and can use common tools and equipment in the line of work. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training leading to an extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnecting systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Extensive knowledge of state of the art electrical, electronic, complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of major mechanical systems. Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. Skill and knowledge to develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines (such as modifying parts to fit and mesh into systems for which the parts were not designed); improvise modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions; and design modifications to meet special test requirements or other special needs. **FWS POSITIONS ONLY**: Specialized Experience Requirements for NGB Federal Wage System Positions for claiming civilian job experience: Creditable experience must have been performed at least 30 consecutive days and be properly documented. Experience in the same line of work can only be credited on the basis of a regular 40-hour workweek. Hours per week MUST be documented on resume to receive any credit.

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