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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote mechanic in Payson, UT is $22.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.08 and $26.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Mechanic job involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and assisting with vehicle repairs remotely, often using video calls, online chats, or diagnostic tools. Instead of working in a traditional shop, remote mechanics guide vehicle owners or on-site technicians through repair processes. They may also analyze vehicle data, suggest solutions, and provide maintenance advice. This role is ideal for experienced mechanics who want to leverage their expertise without physically handling vehicles.

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A typical day for a Remote Mechanic involves diagnosing vehicle or machinery issues via video calls, responding to service requests, and guiding clients or on-site technicians through troubleshooting and repairs. You’ll spend much of your time using digital tools to interpret diagnostic data, reviewing photos or videos sent by clients, and providing step-by-step instructions remotely. Collaboration with customer service teams, parts suppliers, and sometimes other mechanics is common. The ability to multitask, prioritize remote service tickets, and document each case thoroughly is key to success in this role. Over time, remote mechanics may have opportunities to specialize in certain types of equipment or move into supervisory roles within remote support teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote mechanic?

To thrive as a Remote Mechanic, you need strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, technical knowledge of vehicles or machinery, and prior hands-on repair experience, often supported by relevant certifications like ASE or manufacturer-specific credentials. Familiarity with diagnostic software, remote assistance platforms, and digital communication tools is crucial for virtual assessments and guidance. Excellent problem-solving, clear communication, and self-management abilities set outstanding remote mechanics apart. These skills ensure efficient, accurate service delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction and trust in a virtual environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Mechanic job openings in Payson, UT as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 42% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 56% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,358 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (TERM) (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Spanish Fork, UT • On-site, Remote

$33.70 - $39.31/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assigns work orders to crewmembers and selects workers based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • Performs troubleshooting, maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, vehicles, and systems.

  • Provides technical guidance and team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.


Army National Guard rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 49 rated military and defense


Job description

Summary
This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (TERM) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1287000and is part of FMS3 located in Spanish Fork, Utah, with the Utah Army National Guard.
Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTARNG.
The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is WO1 RICARDO TRUJILLO.
This is a TERM appointment.
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As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (TERM) (TITLE 32), WL-5801-10, you will:
  • Assigns work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Passes on to workers instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, and starts work.
  • Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
  • Works along with other workers and sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led.
  • Assures that there is enough work to keep the work crew busy.
  • Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions, work orders, and established shop procedures on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines; and directs or advises other workers to follow supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines.
  • Interprets work instructions and assists lower graded repairers or trainees in the more difficult and complex tasks.
  • Provides information to the supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems.
  • Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
  • Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
  • Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc.
  • Performs work in accordance with Modification Work Orders, Technical Manuals, Lubrication Orders, Maintenance Bulletins, Regulations or management policies. Incumbent may repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.
  • Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
  • Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair.
  • Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.
  • Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
  • Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures.
  • Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary.
  • Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems.
  • Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps.
  • Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.
  • Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.
  • Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
  • Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning properly.
  • Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor.
  • Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned.
  • Makes recommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Rank: Warrant Officer/Enlisted
Compatible Military Assignments: WO: BR 12, 13, 14, 199, 25, 91, 92, 94, 882A. ENL: CMF 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 91, 92, 94.
  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
  • Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
  • The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications
*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.
**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience or training that has provided the candidate with sufficient knowledge to complete the work of this occupational series. Experience or training which demonstrates the candidates ability to lead other technicians engaged in the duties performed by this occupational series.
Specialized Experience:
Must have experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as 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.
Wage Leader Experience:
Must have experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series. Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment. The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series.
Education
Not applicable for this position.
Additional information
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).
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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The Army National Guard, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is a key constituent of the United States military, falling under the sector of Defense and Public Safety. Since its founding in 1636, it has served dual roles as both a state and federal military force that is activated in response to domestic emergencies and overseas combat missions. The Army National Guard embodies core values, including loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage, intending to uphold peace and serve the nation with unwavering dedication.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Arlington, VA, US