About the opportunity
This National Guard position for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Term) (Title 32) is part of FMS3A located in Spanish Fork, Utah, with the Utah Army National Guard. Priority is given to current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. The selected candidate will assign work orders, demonstrate proper work methods, ensure necessary tools and materials are available, check work in progress and completion for compliance, and provide technical guidance to lower-grade employees while performing non-supervisory repair work alongside the crew. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting and performing major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles, as well as maintaining production reports.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration ranging from $33.71 to $39.31 per hour
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
- Access to benefits and resources via the ABC portal
Who can apply?
- Must be a current military member of the Utah Army National Guard (priority given), or be eligible for immediate membership and compatible military assignment
- Compatible Military Assignments: Enlisted CMF 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 91, 92, 94
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service
- Must have a valid state driver's license for positions requiring motor vehicle operation
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
- Must not have a qualifying conviction under the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment)
Required documents
- Resume limited to a maximum of two pages, including job title, employer, start and end dates with month and year, and hours worked per week
- Applicable supporting documents required for qualification, education, or certification (such as transcripts if applicable)
When to apply
- Opening date: October 21, 2026
- Closing date: November 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account or create one before beginning
- Complete the online application and verify that required documentation is included
- Submit your complete application package by the closing deadline
- Check the status of your application by logging into your USAJOBS account
Additional information
- Position Description Number: D1287000
- Announcement Number: UT-26-177-AR-13098255
- Appointment Type: Term (NTE 2 Years)
- Soldiers accepting a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours, including overtime
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with extensive hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy-duty combat, tactical, or automotive vehicles and mechanical systems.
- Individuals with prior military or National Guard background who hold compatible military assignments and are seeking a specialized technician role.
- Mechanics who possess leadership skills and experience guiding, training, or planning work for other technicians and repair crews.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a fixed 2-year term appointment rather than a permanent position.
- National Guard membership in the employing state is a strict prerequisite or must be promptly established.
- Accepting this technician position may impact existing military bonuses or student loan repayment programs.
- Resumes are strictly limited to two pages; exceeding this limit results in immediate disqualification.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an opportunity for experienced mechanics to step into a leadership capacity within military maintenance operations, combining hands-on technical overhaul work with crew supervision and administrative planning.
Our take
Applicants with strong mechanical repair backgrounds and the required National Guard military eligibility should seriously consider applying before the November deadline, keeping in mind the strict two-page resume limit and term appointment duration.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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