Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Bowhead • Aberdeen, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (EAGLE 2026-25682): Bowhead seeks a Motor Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in support of the Maintenance and Supply Divisions at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, MD. The Maintenance Division Motor Vehicle Mechanic performs a combination of tasks to support departmental operations. Typical duties include rebuilding and repairing major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks, or tractors. This position is governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and employees are required to join after beginning employment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required in addition to at least two (2+) years’ experience as a motor vehicle mechanic.
• Must possess a valid state-issued CDL and be able to obtain/maintain a forklift license.
• Basic to intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Bend, Squat, Stoop, Crouch, Lean, Sit, and Balance.
• Work with power/automated hand tools.
• Lift/carry/push/slide up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods of time
• Repeat the same movements.
• Work in an automotive repair shop around moving objects, vehicles, machinery with moving parts, and confined spaces.
• Exposure to adverse excessive noise, weather conditions, exhaust fumes, gasoline, diesel fuel, and other vehicle fluids/lubricants.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level.
• Due to the location of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes malfunctions.
• Repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks, or tractors.
• Diagnoses the source of trouble and determines the extent of repairs required.
• Replaces worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts.
• Grinds and adjusts valves.
• Rebuilds carburetors.
• Overhauls transmissions.
• Repairs fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED