AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC Direct Hire Authority
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and overhaul complex major components and systems of combustion-powered and electric-powered automotive vehicles and equipment, towed vehicles and equipment, over-the-road trucks, and comparable vehicles. The mechanic diagnoses defects and malfunctions, performs maintenance and repairs, and applies manufacturers’ repair manuals and technical specifications. The work follows established safety practices and procedures and includes maintaining a safe and clean work environment. The position requires driving a motor vehicle with an appropriate, valid driver’s license. It may involve work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, as well as shift work and emergency overtime. Current certifications must be maintained.
Requirements
- Meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-5400 Automotive Maintenance Family.
- Meet the screen-out element: ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform the work; evaluation emphasizes quality of experience rather than a specific length of time.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and policies, including environmental directives for hazardous-material handling.
- Knowledge of automotive maintenance equipment, including alignment and wheel-balancing equipment, brake servicing equipment, and drilling and pressure-bleeding devices.
- Knowledge of technical practices for repairing or overhauling engines, transmissions, differentials, transaxles, fuel injection and emission control systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and fuel assemblies.
- Skill using measuring instruments and test equipment, such as computerized engine analyzers, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multimeters, gauges, and dial indicators.
- Skill in troubleshooting defects and diagnosing malfunctions.
- Skill using common hand and power tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, insulated pliers, electric drills, pneumatic wrenches, and soldering irons.
- Ability to maintain, repair, and overhaul complex vehicle components and systems without more than normal supervision.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.
- Must maintain current certifications.
- Position may require a security clearance and is subject to random drug testing.
- Must meet Selective Service registration requirements if male.
- Must be able to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot defects, diagnose malfunctions, and determine the type and extent of maintenance or repairs needed.
- Maintain, repair, and overhaul complex major components and systems in automotive vehicles and equipment, trucks, and comparable vehicles.
- Interpret and apply manufacturers’ repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals.
- Follow established safety rules and procedures, including environmental directives for handling hazardous materials, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Drive a motor vehicle as required and maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Maintain current certifications.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
