# SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (MERIT, T32)

Hiring organization: [Army National Guard Units](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/army-national-guard-units)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/fd196f23-394f-40b0-91f1-8c737bfa2ccb

Listed on Army National Guard Units's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Hills, MN
- Salary: 36 – 42 USD per hour

## Summary

This Army National Guard role inspects and evaluates the mechanical and electrical systems of heavy military and tactical vehicles—tanks, artillery, cranes, and similar equipment—to certify their readiness and recommend repairs or condemnation based on cost-effectiveness analysis. The position suits experienced mechanics with deep knowledge of complex interconnected hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems who can diagnose failures, perform specialized testing, and work independently to maintain mission-critical equipment.

_Our summary, not Army National Guard Units's wording._

## Skills named

Blueprint Reading, Electronic Systems

## Required

- Army National Guard membership
- Extensive knowledge of complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems in combat and tactical vehicles
- Ability to diagnose, repair, and overhaul interconnected systems
- Knowledge of military maintenance standards and Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL)
- Skill in interpreting technical specifications and blueprints
- Experience with specialized testing methods and computerized test equipment

Apply on Army National Guard Units's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890599100