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Doe Run

Surface Maintenance Supervisor

Centerville, MO · On-site

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Surface Maintenance Supervisor to manage the planning and preventive maintenance and repair activities of an assigned surface crew, including mobile and stationary ...

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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Location: Washington Unit Training Equipment Site JBLM, Washington ... regulations or management policies. * Performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of ...

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A Surface Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of surfaces such as roads, runways, parking lots, and other paved or unpaved areas. They manage teams of technicians, schedule maintenance activities, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and coordinate with other departments to minimize disruptions. Their work ensures that surfaces remain safe, functional, and in good condition for daily operations. This role is common in industries such as transportation, aviation, and public works.

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A Surface Maintenance Manager often juggles competing priorities, such as balancing urgent repairs with routine maintenance to minimize equipment downtime. Coordinating schedules requires effective communication with various teams, ensuring parts availability, and adapting to unplanned issues like equipment failures. Additionally, maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards while optimizing workflow can be challenging. Strong organizational skills and the ability to make quick, informed decisions are essential to successfully manage these demands.

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To thrive as a Surface Maintenance Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of equipment maintenance, logistics, and project management, often backed by relevant technical training or a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS), safety regulations, and certifications such as OSHA or Six Sigma are commonly required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help manage teams and coordinate complex maintenance schedules. These skills ensure operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and workplace safety in demanding industrial environments.

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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Lincoln, NE • On-site

US Department of the Army
National Security • 10K+ employees
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$23.02/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

United States Army rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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45th of 50 rated military and defense

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1194000 and is part of the Surface Maintenance Managers Office, National Guard.

Qualifications:NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform daily. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458.
OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1 and 2
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.
Military Grades: Maximum: E8/WO1; Minimum: E1/WOC; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised.
Compatibility will be followed in accordance with 32 USC 709(b) and 10 USC 10216. Compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position.
Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.
Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - Please send all inquires to ng.ne.nearng.mbx.persec@army.mil
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and can use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
WG-05: - 6 months experience or training using common hand tools in making repetitive repairs under close supervision. Experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the simpler and routine duties of the trade.
WG-08: - 12 months experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories. Experience which demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments. Experience demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.

WG-10: - 18 months 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

Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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