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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Army National Guard UnitsMitchell, South Dakota, United StatesFull-time$32.69 - $38.14 per hourPosted Oct 7, 2026Closes Oct 30, 2026
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NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Open to the following ranks: Enlisted thru CW2. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted.

The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems. Experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. Experienced in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles, equipment and systems.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. This document will be used to determine the PAY GRADE to which an applicant may qualify. Knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnecting systems. Skill to diagnose and repair interconnected complex systems.

Skill to repair or overhaul major components (i.e. 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). Skill to use a variety of test and diagnostics equipment. Candidates must possess valid state driver's license.

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-11, you will: This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, inspect, and/or overhaul a variety of complex combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment having complicated mechanical and non-mechanical systems with a variety of interconnected systems.

Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees.

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Updated Oct 26, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 16% below the benchmark.

This job: $66,560 to 79,040

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

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  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

Official routes: USCIS

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Answered at our last check on Oct 23, 2026.

Closes on Oct 30, 2026.

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