SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Jobs

Surface Maintenance Mechanic

This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. Location: FMS 10, Boone, IA. Work site options: Telework eligible. No remote job. No relocation expenses reimbursed. Salary: $30.06 - $35.07 per hour. Pay scale & grade: WG 10. Promotion potential: None.

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

Supervisory status: No. Federal service type: This job is in the Excepted Service. Represented by a union: No. Drug test: No. Security clearance: Secret. Financial disclosure required: No. Announcement number: IA-View phone number on click.appcast.io-AR-27-021. Control number: 890283700. This job is open to Help National Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Duties: As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-10 your duties are below.

1. Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
2. Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment.
3. Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
4. Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations.
5. Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment.
6. May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment.
7. Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: National Guard membership is required. Application materials must be received by 11/10/2026. Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Trial period requirement: 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only). Security clearance requirement: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance.

Qualifications: In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.

Minimum requirements: Experience or training using common hand tools in making repetitive repairs under close supervision. Experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the simpler and routine duties of the trade.

Specialized experience requirements: WG-5801-10: Must have experience in the following:

• Experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• 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.

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.

Required documents: To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, etc.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.