Motor Vehicle Mechanic- Fort Polk LA

ValCorp•Fort Johnson South, LA

7d•$57,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

ValCorp is seeking an experienced Motor Vehicle Mechanic to diagnose, repair, rebuild, and overhaul motor vehicles and military equipment in support of the Fort Polk mission.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain required facility credentials or authorization.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five or more years of vehicle-maintenance experience through formal schooling, apprenticeship, equivalent training, or verifiable on-the-job experience.
Knowledge of engine operating theory, components, accessories, diagnostic methods, and repair practices.
Valid and current state driver's license and ability to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
Ability to obtain site forklift and other required licenses or certifications.
Ability to read and apply technical manuals, service bulletins, diagrams, data tables, publications, and safety rules.
Ability to manipulate hand tools and hydraulic equipment and complete required maintenance paperwork.
Basic computer skills and ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must provide and maintain their own General Mechanics Toolbox suitable for performing all assigned maintenance and repair duties.
All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must complete a favorable background investigation and be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC).

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining and repairing military tactical vehicles, HMMWVs, LMTVs, FMTVs, trailers, ATVs, and related equipment.
ASE and/or diesel mechanic certification.
Experience with field repairs and recovery operations.

Responsibilities

Repair, rebuild, or overhaul major assemblies of internal-combustion automobiles and military vehicles.
Diagnose system malfunctions, isolate causes, and determine the extent of repairs required.
Replace worn or broken engine parts; grind and adjust valves; rebuild carburetors; and overhaul transmissions.
Repair fuel-injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
Dismantle and reassemble equipment using technical manuals, lifting devices, and hand and pneumatic tools.
Perform assigned work in accordance with applicable technical manuals, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Support assembly and disassembly activities and recommend maintenance-procedure improvements when appropriate.
Complete required maintenance records and perform other related duties as assigned.