Surface Maintenance Repairer (Title 32) (Permanent) Jobs

Surface Maintenance Repairer (Title 32)

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Repairer (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D1193000 and is part of the VA G4, National Guard.

Summary: This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Repairer (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D1193000 and is part of the VA G4, National Guard.

Accepting applications Open 10/29/2026 to 11/28/2026

Location: 1 vacancy in the following location: Troutville, VA

Work site options: Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary: $24.44 - $31.73 per hour

Pay scale & grade: WG 8 Promotion potential 10

Learn more about pay scale and grade: Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Occupations and job series: 5801 Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance

Supervisory status: No Federal service type: This job is in the Excepted Service

Duties: Help As a Surface Maintenance Repairer (Title 32), WG-5801-08, you will perform the below duties:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Help Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• Promotion Potential to WG-10 without further competition.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

Qualifications: Note: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Note: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E8/MSG) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program. Group II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E8/MSG), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period. Group III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard. Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E8/MSG) General Experience: Applicant must have experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and are you able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work. Specialized Experience: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the WG-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
2. Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories
3. Experience which demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments.
4. Experience demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships.

Education: You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Benefits: A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated