Automotive Worker

Air Combat Command•Beale AFB, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This regular full-time Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the Auto Hobby Shop at Beale Air Force Base in California. It provides at least 35 hours of work per week, with the possibility of working up to 40 hours per week. The Automotive Worker cleans, reinstalls, and replaces automotive parts, components, and systems; determines whether parts should be cleaned or replaced; and provides basic instruction in engine tune-up techniques. The worker ensures that repairs performed by patrons or by the worker conform to the specifications in applicable repair manuals. The position also involves demonstrating repair processes and proper use of common automotive hand tools, maintaining a clean and orderly workplace, and monitoring patrons’ proper use and cleanup of equipment and work areas. When workload or circumstances require, the worker locates worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual inspection or with basic test equipment. The position requires experience maintaining and repairing diesel- and gasoline-powered engines and automotive equipment. Applicants must meet the stated experience qualifications; education cannot substitute for experience. Employment is contingent on applicable background, physical, drug-testing, and other pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

Experience maintaining and repairing diesel- and gasoline-powered engines and automotive equipment.
Experience must demonstrate the ability to remove, replace, clean, and install parts, components, and accessories, and determine whether parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced.
Basic understanding of electricity and hydraulics, with the skill to make adjustments and settings.
Basic understanding of onboard computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment.
Skill in using basic automotive tools and ability to read and interpret parts manuals and manufacturers’ repair manuals.
Valid driver's license.
Favorable results on a background investigation, pre-employment physical, and drug test.
Ability to meet the position’s physical lifting requirements and work in situations involving frequent standing, bending, stooping, crawling, and working under vehicles or in tight spaces; frequently lift, handle, and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work shifts covering evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements; proof of claimed eligibility must be provided with the application by the closing date.
Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Applicants must satisfy applicable residency, Selective Service, identity-document, employment-verification, and pre-employment requirements described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

Clean, reinstall, and replace automotive parts, components, and systems, including spark plugs, wheel cylinders, mufflers, and brake shoes.
Determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced.
Provide basic instruction in engine tune-up techniques.
Ensure work performed by patrons or the worker conforms to specifications in appropriate repair manuals.
Demonstrate repair processes and competency in using common automotive hand tools.
Maintain a clean and orderly workplace and monitor patrons to ensure proper use and cleanup of equipment and the work area.
When needed, locate worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual inspection or use of basic test equipment.