Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Title 32)
Department of the Army
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1287000 and is part of the NC G4, National Guard (G4 – MATES/ Manning Doc 7021-502).
Duties
As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER, WL-5801-10, you will assign work orders to specific crewmembers and select workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge, skills, and abilities; assure that there is enough work to keep the work crew busy; troubleshoot, perform maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles; troubleshoot equipment and diagnose the cause of mechanical failures; remove and disassemble engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems; independently perform repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations; conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity; assist in the maintenance of production reports and records, and make recommendations to the supervisor; perform other duties as assigned.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2.
- You may contact the positions POC before the closing date to request a review of your resume prior to submitting on USA Jobs.
About this role
The Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Title 32) position with the Department of the Army is based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The role pays $33.08 to $38.60 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves as a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER, WL-5801-10, you will assign work orders to specific crewmembers and select workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge, skills, and abilities; assure t…. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the federal skilled trades experience this Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Title 32) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Title 32) position with the Department of the Army in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $33.08 to $38.60 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 28, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.