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SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

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SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (TITLE 32) with Army National Guard Units in Festus, MO, paying $30.88–$36.05 an hour ($64,230–$74,984 a year). Posted Oct 7, 2026; closes Oct 29, 2026.

Pay
$30.88–$36.05 an hour ($64,230–$74,984 a year)
Location
Festus, MO
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Army National Guard Units (federal government)
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Closes
Oct 29, 2026
Who can apply
National Guard and reserves; Secret clearance required
Pay plan, series, grade
WG-5801-8 (Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance)
USAJOBS control number
887952400

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Job Description

Summary

This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This position is a Permanent WG-5801-08 SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1193000 and is part of the MO Field Maintenance Shop 2.

Duties

Performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.

Assists higher graded mechanics with repair and/or overhaul of 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.

Determines when parts should be cleaned, adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.

Removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans and installs parts and components.

Performs minor body and fender, or other metal repairs.

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.

Performs 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.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional Information

Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085354 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified. It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency. DD214s

What to Expect Next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

About the Agency

This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Requirements

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - CW3 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education 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. WG-08 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience in removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts and components of combat, tactical, commercial, automotive, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. Experience must also demonstrate basic understanding of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems theories, and skill to replace, fit, install and adjust systems. Experience in reading and interpreting parts list, manufacturer's repair manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, engineering drawings, and schematics.

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