Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Amentum•Los Alamitos, CA

5d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Mechanic will diagnose, analyze and troubleshoot vehicle malfunctions and repair problems. This role involves maintaining and repairing government vehicles, completing maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner, and disposing of waste materials per regulations. The mechanic will stay abreast of the latest technology and installation procedures, inspect, diagnose, and isolate vehicle and equipment malfunctions, and repair all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable. Specific repairs include lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters, and fuel pumps. The role utilizes on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment to assess and analyze malfunctions. The mechanic will interact with customers to keep them informed of vehicle status and necessary repairs, inspect and test equipment for mechanical defects, and replace worn parts. This includes performing oil changes, checking fluids, diagnosing tread wear, replacing batteries, performing engine tune-ups, and utilizing appropriate techniques for armoring vehicles. The position also involves repairing automotive locks, installing new vehicle equipment, performing State vehicle safety and emission inspections, identifying necessary parts, estimating costs and labor time, responding to emergency road calls, and road testing vehicles. Communication via email and telephone is also required, ensuring 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.
Excellent record of safety operations and working knowledge of safety standards for motor vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
Considerable knowledge of the operating systems used in motor vehicles and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of 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.
Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, equipment, test procedures and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of fleet and training vehicles.
Ability to diagnose mechanical and related malfunctions.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals, references and specifications.
Ability to write routine correspondences, maintenance logs and order forms.
Ability to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks.
Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: 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 available for any shift. Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and repairing government vehicles.
Completing maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
Dispose of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws.
Stay 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.
Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, replace batteries and trouble-shoot 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.
Perform 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.