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Vehicle Mechanic (SPV) - Military Veterans

at Amentum

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Conducts Limited Technical Inspections (LTI's) on assigned vehicles, determining the causes of malfunctions, extent of repairs required, parts required and cost of repair.

  • Repairs or replaces parts and assemblies.

  • Realigns and adjusts systems on all aspects of motor vehicles, for instance, gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, steering and braking systems, clutches, fluid flywheels and torque converters, axle hubs and bearings, fuel air and cooling systems, suspension, body work and hydraulic systems.

  • Troubleshoots, calibrates and times, by means of diagrams, manuals, special tools/meters/test equipment, electrical systems, pumps meters and injectors, distributors, air conditioning systems and vehicle attachment.

  • Services and carries out preventative maintenance, renewing oils, filters, coolant, belts and lubricants as directed on assigned vehicles.

  • Completes maintenance forms such as work orders, parts request sheets and maintenance sheets. Records data such as hours worked, work performed, speedometer readings and parts used.

  • Conforms to Amentum safety, hazardous material and quality standards.

  • Ensures all tools, personal protective equipment and clothing issued remain safe, secure and serviceable reporting any deficiencies immediately.

  • Research parts by means of the Federal Logistics (FEDLOG), Technical Orders and parts manuals.

  • Performs all other duties as assigned.


Knowledge & Skills:
  • Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at a beginner level.

  • Ability to read technical orders and comprehend detailed instructions and be able to diagnose electrical and hydraulic schematics required.

  • Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.

  • Will be required to operate material handling equipment and light to heavy military type vehicles.


Experience & Education:
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.

  • Three years heavy/specialist vehicle mechanic experience required.

  • Evidence of formal technical training, preferably an apprenticeship required.


Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
  • Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

  • Will be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.

  • Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.

  • Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.

  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.


Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Labor Law Posters

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Abū Nakẖlah, Al Rayyan

Amentum

Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.

We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems. 

We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!

Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.

Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.

What happens after I apply? 

First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate. 

 

 

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