Automotive Mechanic

Department of Defense•Richmond, VA

37d•$31 - $37

About The Position

Provides a full range of field level overhaul and repair work on vehicles powered by internal combustion engines,gasoline, and multi-fuel. Diagnoses component and system malfunctions and defects using visual and auditory examinations and specialized measuring and testing equipment (e.g., compression testers, multi-meters, test benches,oscilloscopes, dial gauges, etc.) Determines the exact nature and extent of required repairs and perform major and minor repairs on engines,power transmissions, suspensions, steering and braking systems, and related electrical, fuel hydraulic, wheel and engine assembles. Records maintenance checks and services performed, list additional repairs and required adjustments on the vehicle, and document parts/materials used. Ensures that equipment and tools are properly secured, and work area is maintained and free of unnecessary hazards. Must be able to obtain and maintain HAZMAT endorsement on their CDL within one year of hire date.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
Pre-Employment Physical: Required
Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
Must be able to obtain and maintain HAZMAT endorsement on their CDL within one year of hire date.
Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as operational checks, replacing starters and brakes, and checking for leaks.

Responsibilities

Provides a full range of field level overhaul and repair work on vehicles powered by internal combustion engines,gasoline, and multi-fuel.
Diagnoses component and system malfunctions and defects using visual and auditory examinations and specialized measuring and testing equipment (e.g., compression testers, multi-meters, test benches,oscilloscopes, dial gauges, etc.)
Determines the exact nature and extent of required repairs and perform major and minor repairs on engines,power transmissions, suspensions, steering and braking systems, and related electrical, fuel hydraulic, wheel and engine assembles.
Records maintenance checks and services performed, list additional repairs and required adjustments on the vehicle, and document parts/materials used.
Ensures that equipment and tools are properly secured, and work area is maintained and free of unnecessary hazards.
Must be able to obtain and maintain HAZMAT endorsement on their CDL within one year of hire date.

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