Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Amentum•Texarkana, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Vehicle Mechanic repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks or tractors. Diagnoses, analyzes and troubleshoots vehicle malfunctions and repair problems. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing government vehicles, completing maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner, and disposing of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws. The mechanic will stay abreast of the latest technology and installation procedures, inspect, diagnose and isolate vehicle and equipment malfunctions, and troubleshoot mechanical problems to determine the extent of necessary repairs. They will repair all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable, including lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters and fuel pumps. The mechanic will utilize on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment to assess and analyze malfunctions, and interact with customers to keep them informed of vehicle status and repairs needed. Additional duties include inspecting and testing equipment for mechanical defects, replacing worn parts, removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts or components, flushing radiators, performing oil changes, checking fluids, diagnosing tread wear, replacing batteries, performing engine tune-ups, and utilizing appropriate techniques in armoring vehicles as directed. The role also involves repairing automotive locks, installing new vehicle equipment, performing State vehicle safety and emission inspections, identifying necessary parts and supplies, estimating costs and labor time for repairs, responding to emergency road calls, and road testing vehicles. The mechanic will also respond to emails and telephone calls, and ensure the necessary provision of vehicles and support for customers. All other position-related duties as assigned or requested will also be performed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3 years minimum experience in the problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment, other heavy equipment, and FAV vehicles.
Must have a valid and current state driver’s license.
Must be knowledgeable of gasoline and diesel vehicle preventive maintenance programs and the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of vehicles and equipment.
Excellent record of safety operations and working knowledge of safety standards for motor vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to diagnose mechanical and related malfunctions.
Considerable knowledge of the operating systems used in motor vehicles and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized and other non-mechanical systems and how they tie-in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as prioritize and schedule multiple tasks.
Ability to read technical manuals, references and specifications and to write routine correspondences, maintenance logs and order forms.
Ability to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks and ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Passing a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check is required.
Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire if required.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
Access to the Depot requires all covered individuals to be registered with the United States Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs government vehicles.
Completes maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
Disposes of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws.
Stays abreast of latest technology and installation procedures.
Inspects diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable.
Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters and fuel pumps.
Utilizes on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment in order to test automotive computer control and emission systems; assesses and analyzes malfunctions of machinery using microcomputers, calipers, gauges, and other equipment.
Interacts with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc.
Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects, and replaces worn parts.
Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components.
Flushes radiators and replaces anti-freeze solutions.
Performs oil changes, checks fluids, diagnoses tread wear, replaces batteries and trouble-shoots problems. Performs engine tune-ups.
Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification in armoring vehicles as directed.
Repairs automotive locks.
Based on assignment, independently installs new vehicle equipment, such as radios, sirens, wire cages, lights, etc.
Performs State vehicle safety and emission inspections on owned vehicles.
Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.
Estimates cost and labor time for corrective repairs.
Responds to emergency road calls for disabled vehicles and makes minor adjustments or has the vehicle towed for back for repairs.
Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work.
Responds to emails and telephone calls.
Ensures the necessary provision of vehicles, and support for customers.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.