Automotive Worker

Air Mobility Command • Travis AFB, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to The Arts and Crafts Center, Travis Air Force Base, CA. Physical Effort: Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May occasionally handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. May lift heavier with assistance from other workers. Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and Arts & Crafts Center.

Requirements

• Must complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must complete a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered engines and automotive equipment.
• Ability to remove, replace, clean, and install parts, components and accessories.
• Ability to determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced.
• Basic understanding of electricity and hydraulics and the skill to make adjustments and settings.
• Basic understanding of on-board computer diagnostic systems, and other test equipment.
• Skill in using basic automotive tools.
• Ability to read and interpret parts manuals and manufacturer's repair manuals.
• Ability to frequently lift, handle and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally, with assistance, objects weighing up to and over 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently stand, bend, stoop, crawl, and work in tight spaces for long periods of time.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation.

Nice To Haves

• This position does not allow for education substitution.

Responsibilities

• Performs and instructs patrons in minor motor vehicle repairs, and maintenance on a variety of motor vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Demonstrates to patrons, as requested or directed, repairs to automotive equipment that can be accomplished by cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing parts or components and systems, such as fouled spark plugs, leaky wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, and worn brake shoes.
• Determines when various parts should be cleaned and/or replaced; exercises a knowledge of such processes; and provides basic instruction in the techniques of engine tune-up.
• Locates worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual check or use of a small variety of test equipment; for example, timing lights, feeler gauges, and circuit testers.
• Completes needed repair and makes settings and adjustments, such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle, and turning and adjusting brakes.
• Uses a variety of common hand tools, such as wrenches, pliers, brakes tools, ignition tools, screwdrivers, etc.
• Assures that work performed by patrons or self conforms to specifications in appropriate repair manuals.
• Assures that patrons observe fire, safety, and good housekeeping practices.
• Keeps shop in orderly condition.
• Cleans shop area, as required, or requests patrons to tidy up their own work areas.
• Issues parts and tools and accounts for same.

Benefits

• Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and Arts & Crafts Center.

What This Job Offers

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