Automotive Mechanic

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command • Boerne, TX

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About The Position

This position serves as an Automotive Mechanic performing shop and field-level maintenance and repairs on gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment using specialized testing equipment. Work includes vehicles and equipment such as trucks, sedans, jeeps, farm and construction equipment, forklifts, generators, and trailers. The mechanic also operates a variety of motor vehicles to move or deliver supplies and materials and performs operator maintenance on vehicles used.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform Automotive Mechanic work without more than normal supervision; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter; a negative test result must be received within 30 calendar days after the start date.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Must be able to meet the position's physical demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects, with moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional heavier lifting.
• Must comply with the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban (Lautenberg Amendment) requirements applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive maintenance and repairs on gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, including trucks, sedans, jeeps, farm equipment, construction equipment, forklifts, generators, and trailers.
• Repair defective parts and components in vehicle systems, including spark plugs, wheel cylinders, mufflers, brake shoes, fuel pumps, fuel lines, and filters.
• Perform organizational and field maintenance and repairs on vehicles.
• Install new assemblies, including clutches, differentials, and front and rear axles.
• Balance tires and wheels using a centrifugal wheel balancing machine.
• Lubricate vehicles according to specifications.
• Road test a variety of vehicles.
• Operate motor vehicles to pick up, deliver, and move supplies and materials.
• Perform operator maintenance on vehicles operated.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of federal benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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