- Position Title
- SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MO-12676723-AR-25-016 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 24, 2025 to Friday, January 23, 2026
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Assessment 1
Please respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work?
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Do you possess 18 months of specialized experience which demonstrates your experience in diagnosing, repairing, overhauling and modifying a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment? The specialized experience must also demonstrate your ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems. Experience that demonstrates your ability to utilize, interpret and apply parts list, manufacturers repair manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, engineering drawings, diagnostic computer information and schematics.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
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Troubleshot, repaired and overhauled 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.
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Made repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc.
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Performed work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies.
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Repaired a variety of complex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.
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Troubleshot equipment and diagnosed the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory check.
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Used test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools.
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Utilized embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair.
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Determined what adjustments were necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order were necessary.
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Removed and disassembled engines and complex major assemblies, sub- assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
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Made the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures.
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Reassembled engines and other systems, and adjusted, tested, and reinstalled in vehicles and equipment.
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Made adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems.
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Installed pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, and rocker arms.
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Performed fuel injection repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment.
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Independently performed repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps.
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Provided technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.
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Assisted lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work.
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Provided field and limited sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a contact team.
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Recovered and evacuated inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.
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Conducted readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
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Performed operational inspections and ensured vehicles and equipment were properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performed other preventive maintenance operations as required.
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Inspected supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning properly.
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Inspected in- process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements.
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Served as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).
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Instructed operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provided technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.
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Maintained and repaired electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements.
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Assisted in the maintenance of production reports and records, and made recommendations to the supervisor.
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Planned, organized, and performed technical analyses as required or assigned.
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Made recommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?