Automotive Mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps • Bridgeport, CA

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and actual vacancies may or may not be filled. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the flyer’s “How to Apply” section. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

The Automotive Mechanic troubleshoots defects and diagnoses malfunctions using reports, diagnostic computer printouts, visual inspections, and auditory tests. The mechanic uses automotive diagnostic software and laptops, tablets, or scan tools to retrieve vehicle onboard computer codes and other information. Duties include removing, cleaning, repairing, overhauling, maintaining, tearing down, rebuilding, or replacing complex components and systems. The mechanic interprets manufacturers’ repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics, engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and environmental and safety manuals to ensure work meets specifications. Safe work practices and established safety rules and regulations must be followed. The role uses basic tools and equipment such as torque wrenches, brake tools, analyzers, circuit testers, and tachometers, and requires proficiency in reading and interpreting parts and manufacturers’ repair manuals.

This is a Mission Essential position requiring the employee to support continuity of operations or completion of tasks designated essential to the mission. A current valid U.S. driver’s license and successful completion of a pre-appointment physical examination are required. The employee must be able to lift or carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally items weighing 50 pounds or more with assistance, and must continuously wear required personal protective equipment during the work shift.

Applicants are evaluated on knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies, including a screen-out element requiring the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision. Sample work includes troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling major components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials, transaxles, fuel injection systems, and emission systems. No specific length of experience is required for most trade and labor occupations; qualifications are based on the quality of experience and training. There is no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must be able to lift or carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or carry items weighing 50 pounds or more with assistance from mechanical devices or other workers.
• Must continuously wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes for the duration of the work shift.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision, including troubleshooting, repairing, and/or overhauling major components and systems.
• Must meet applicable Office of Personnel Management Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting parts manuals and manufacturers’ repair manuals.
• Must follow established safety rules and regulations.
• Retired military members appointed within 180 days immediately following retirement are subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot defects and diagnose malfunctions using reports, diagnostic computer printouts, visual inspection, and auditory tests.
• Use automotive diagnostic software and laptops, tablets, or scan-tool devices to retrieve diagnostic codes and other information from vehicle onboard computer systems.
• Remove, clean, repair, overhaul, and maintain complex major components and systems.
• Tear down and rebuild or replace components and assemblies.
• Interpret and apply manufacturers’ repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and environmental and safety manuals to ensure completed work meets specifications.
• Follow established safety rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Perform work such as troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling engines, transmissions, differentials, transaxles, fuel injection systems, emission systems, and related assemblies.
• Support continuity of operations and completion of tasks designated essential to the mission.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed