Automotive Mechanic

Air Combat Command•Moody AFB, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the Moody AFB Auto Hobby Shop. The Automotive Mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, tests, and overhauls major components on motor vehicles, and provides instruction to patrons as requested or appropriate. The work includes maintaining facility order and safety, caring for tools and equipment, and performing cleanup and other assigned duties. The role requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight spaces. The incumbent must frequently lift, handle, and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally move items weighing over 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical devices. A satisfactory pre-employment physical and favorable background investigation are required. This is a drug-testing-designated position subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

Experience maintaining and repairing diesel and gasoline-powered engines, including repairing, disassembling, troubleshooting, and overhauling them.
Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of complex major systems and assemblies sufficient to troubleshoot and repair varied systems or rebuild one or more systems.
Knowledge and ability to test and troubleshoot components and systems to locate equipment defects.
Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals.
Ability to operate electronic test equipment.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently stand, bend, stoop, crawl, and work in tight spaces.
Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical.
Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a background investigation with favorable results.
Must meet the stated eligibility and qualification requirements; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Must be able to provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to access the installation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to patrons as requested or appropriate.
Troubleshoot, rebuild, and repair automotive engines, major assemblies, and components.
Use automotive diagnostic and test equipment to locate defects and assess repairs.
Diagnose malfunctions and determine the type and extent of repairs required.
Disassemble, rebuild, or replace complex components, including engines, transmissions, differentials, axle assemblies, power steering mechanisms, braking systems, cooling systems, wheels and bearings, and hydraulic and electrical systems.
Align, connect, and adjust repaired units and related mechanisms according to manufacturers' specifications.
Connect fuel, oil, hydraulic, and electrical systems to repaired units and adjust them to ensure proper operation.
Maintain order in the facility and enforce applicable fire, safety, and housekeeping rules.
Perform cleanup duties as required.
Maintain tools and equipment through periodic and preventive maintenance.
Recommend repair, replacement, or acquisition of tools and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.