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U.S. Army Reserve Command

Small Arms Repairer

Ogden, UT · On-site +1

$28.81 - $33.60/hr

Inspect small arms to determine serviceability and condition of repairs necessary ... Disassemble weapons to diagnose malfunctions. * Repair small weapons by replacing obsolete parts ...

US Department of the Army

$28.31/hr

Ability to do the work of an Small Arms Repairer without more than normal supervision. o meet the ... Frequently lifts subassemblies or small weapons weighing 15 to 20 pounds. Often carries large ...

Armada Ltd

Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor

TX · On-site

The Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor provides instruction in specialized tactical areas including small arms employment, tactical shooting, defensive tactics, non-lethal weapons employment ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$28.31/hr

Ability to do the work of an Small Arms Repairer without more than normal supervision. o meet the ... Frequently lifts subassemblies or small weapons weighing 15 to 20 pounds. Often carries large ...

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Small Arms Repairer

Ogden, UT • On-site, Remote

U.S. Army Reserve Command
National Security • 5 - 10K employees
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$28.81 - $33.60/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Inspect small arms to determine serviceability and necessary repairs.

  • Disassemble weapons to diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs by replacing parts or assemblies.

  • Conduct operational checks, final inspections, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure weapons are properly maintained and repaired.

Job description

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) 37, located in Ogden, Utah.
This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.
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Duties
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  • Inspect small arms to determine serviceability and condition of repairs necessary.
  • Disassemble weapons to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Repair small weapons by replacing obsolete parts and/or assemblies.
  • Observe rules and regulations to ensure all safety and physical security standards are followed.
  • Analyze unit deficiencies to determine required organizational training.
  • Suggest corrective actions in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Use hand tools to make repairs and adjustments.
  • Utilize measuring instruments to determine when parts are worn or damaged.
  • List repairs on appropriate forms to indicate needed repairs.
  • Prepare reports on recurring equipment failures.
  • Document inventory to maintain accountability of weapons.
  • Performs two level Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) to include periodic gauging.
  • Conduct operational checks and final inspections to ensure maintenance has been completed.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
  • This position requires a valid State Driver's license.
  • This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
  • This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
  • This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.

Qualifications
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Small Arms Repairer without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: initial inspection of small weapons to determine repairs needed; disassemble, repair, and replace components on small arms; final inspection to ensure repairs were completed correctly; use of hand tools, precision gauges and measuring instruments; perform weapon operational tests; provide training; and prepare reports. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Effort Required: Frequently lifts subassemblies or small weapons weighing 15 to 20 pounds. Often carries large assemblies or weapons weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires walking, bending, and long periods of standing.
Working Conditions: Works in shop buildings that are well lighted, heated, and ventilated. Stands on concrete floors or other hard surfaces for long periods. Exposed to oil, grease, and solvents when cleaning and lubricating weapons. Exposed to the possibility of minor cuts and bruises from tools and sharp edges of metal. Subject to noise when test firing weapons.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
  • Amended vacancy announcement: Changed closing date from 09/03/2026 to 09/17/2026
  • This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Logistics Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment.
  • Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentive, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government.

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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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