Automotive Worker (PREPO)

Amentum•Fort Polk, LA

13h

About The Position

The Automotive Worker performs minor repairs and services to maintain motor vehicles, requiring an understanding of basic vehicle maintenance. The role includes servicing vehicle components, assisting with major overhauls, maintaining tools and equipment, and keeping work areas clean. All work must follow the applicable Technical Manual for the vehicle and assigned work. The worker must recognize and use a variety of automotive tools and complete other position-related duties as assigned or requested. The position requires following Amentum’s safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements. Employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, completing required training, meeting self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, and participating in emergency response tasks or safety teams as appropriate. Employees must also comply with Amentum’s Quality Policy, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and job-related plans, procedures, and policies. The work may involve outdoor conditions, extreme temperatures, humidity, rain, blowing dust, distracting noise, strenuous conditions, and prolonged periods of standing, sitting, stooping, or climbing. The worker may need to work at heights and climb in and out of vehicles of various sizes. Shift work and an uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience and specific knowledge in vehicle maintenance, gained through schooling or verifiable on-the-job experience.
Must have or be able to obtain site forklift and other licenses or certifications.
Valid and current state driver’s license.
Ability to understand and use Technical Manuals.
Ability to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation and follow proper lifting procedures.
Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Ability to work at heights and climb in and out of vehicles of various sizes and heights.
Ability to work under pressure and in strenuous conditions and meet short suspense dates.
Ability to work outdoors with potential exposure to extreme temperatures, high humidity, rain, and blowing dust.
Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of stooping, climbing, standing, and sitting.
May be required to work shifts and an uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining and repairing military tactical vehicles and equipment such as push, riding, or zero-turn lawn mowers, ATVs, side-by-sides, HMMWVs, and light wheeled trailers.
ASE and/or Diesel Mechanic Certifications.
Experience in field repairs and recovery.

Responsibilities

Place and maintain decals on vehicles.
Check and replace batteries; rotate, repair, and replace tires.
Wash, polish, and clean vehicle interiors and exteriors.
Drain, flush, and replace engine, transmission, and differential grease and oils.
Check, clean, calibrate, and replace spark plugs; clean and replace oil and air filters.
Adjust brakes and replace windshield wipers and similar minor parts.
Assist with major overhaul jobs by disassembling and cleaning parts, repairing components such as generators and water pumps, and replacing thermostats, points, electrical wiring, and other items.
Maintain tools and equipment and clean work areas.
Perform work in accordance with the applicable Technical Manual for the vehicle and assigned work.
Recognize and use a variety of automotive tools.
Complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements and participate in assigned safety and emergency-response activities.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.