Automotive Technician FT w/Benefits - Military Veterans

Join us as our next Automotive Technician at Naval Base Kitsap (Bangor) with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), in Silverdale, WA.

ELIGIBLE FOR A $2,000 HIRING INCENTIVE (must meet eligibility req't)

Why come to work for NEXCOM at Naval Base Bangor/Kitsap ?

o We are located on the beautiful, family friendly Kitsap Peninsula!

o You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and enjoyable work environment.

o We are a diverse and inclusive team supporting our retail, services and lodging operations. We push ourselves and those around us to develop personally and professionally, every single day.

While some may serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort - we serve the men and women who wear the flag - America's strength, America's heart. We are here to serve them, and deliver our military members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do.

This is where YOU fit in: As an Automotive Technician, you will provide a full range of maintenance and repair work to major components and assemblies of a variety of vehicles and materials to support to the local Naval Community...no two days will look the same.

The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service, and make a positive daily impact to the mission of serving the best customer - our activity duty and retired military, dependents and civilian patrons.

Are you ready to answer the call to support the mission; do you enjoy variety in your day to day work; are you a collaborative team player?

So, what might a "typical" day look like?

o Determine exact nature and extent of repairs required. Uses a wide variety of test equipment such as test panels, dynamometers, oscilloscopes, and exhaust analyzers in addition to visual and auditory checks to locate defects.

o Perform the full range of maintenance, overhaul and repair work of major components and assemblies such as engines, transmissions, and differentials of automobiles. Gasoline and/or diesel powered trucks, buses and materials handling equipment like forklifts.

o Major and minor overhaul and repair of steering, braking systems, related electrical, fuel, hydraulic, wheel and engine assemblies.

The Qualifiers:

o Must possess current and valid ASE Certification(s).

o One to three years of experience of required knowledge and ability to perform automotive repair and maintenance services on automobiles, trucks, vans or forklifts etc.

o May substitute 2 years of automotive technical study for one year of experience.

o Physical requirements and working conditions: Required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions where parts are in hard-to-reach places. Regularly lifting parts and equipment weighing from 20-50 pounds. Normally works inside on concrete floors where it is drafty and noisy with fumes from vehicles present. Occasionally work outside, sometimes in bad weather. Exposure to dirt, dust, and grease.

o Must receive Hazardous Material (HazMat) training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations.

o Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

The Benefits begin DAY ONE:

We know you work hard, and cultivate the very best solutions for your family - and that's why we offer a competitive federal wage & comprehensive benefit plan.

o Medical/Vision & Dental

o 401(k) & Pension Plan

o Life & Disability Insurance

o Sick and annual leave accruals

o Tuition reimbursement program

o Continuity of Employment Programs for Military Spouses

o Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location

o Access to on-base amenities, including lodging, bowling, gym, movie theaters, & much more (where available)!

o Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Includes LifeMart Discount Savings Program

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing the full range of overhaul and repair work to major components and assemblies of a variety of vehicles and materials handling equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs the full range of maintenance overhaul and repair work of major components and assemblies such as engines transmissions and differentials of automobiles gasoline and or diesel powered trucks buses and materials handling equipment such as forklifts and similar types of automotive vehicles. Determines exact nature and extent of repairs required and performs major and minor overhaul and repair on engines transmissions suspensions steering and braking systems and related electrical fuel hydraulic wheel and engine assemblies. Tears down and rebuilds components and assemblies as necessary by fitting and installing needed parts such as rings pistons bearings and gears. Aligns meshes and connects repaired units to related mechanisms such as the engine and related clutch mechanism. Hooks up fuel oil hydraulic and electrical systems to repaired units and makes adjustments to assure proper operation of units. Uses a wide variety of test equipment such as test panels dynamometers oscilloscopes and exhaust analyzers as well as visual and listening checks to trace and locate defects.

• Incumbent will exercise tact good manners and courtesy when serving and assisting customers.

• Assignments are received in the form of work orders inspection reports or oral instructions. Is expected to plan work sequences select tools repair parts and otherwise carry assignments through to completion referring only the unusual and difficult problems to supervisor. Work is subject to review upon completion for acceptability and adherence to established trade standards.

• Performs other related duties as assigned. ASE Certification s for assigned work responsibilities are required.

• XW-10 Technicians must possess all 8 ASE Certifications in the Automobile and Light Truck Certification Series A Testing or Master Certification as follows

o A1 - Engine Repair

o A2 - Automatic Drive Train Transaxle

o A3 - Manual Drive Train Axles

o A4 - Suspension Steering

o A5 - Brakes

o A6 - Electrical Electronic Systems

o A7 - Heating Air Conditioning

o A8 - Engine Performance

• Failure to maintain current ASE Certifications may result in a position downgrade or termination due to failure to meet job requirements.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Is required to stand stoop bend stretch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions where parts worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Regularly lifting parts and equipment weighing from 20-50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normally works inside on concrete floors where it is drafty and noisy and where fumes from vehicles are present and occasionally outside sometimes in bad weather. Is exposed to dirt dust and grease and is subject to cuts bruises burns shocks and strains.

TRAINING REQUIREMENT

• Associate must receive hazardous material HazMat training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience that provided or required knowledge and ability to perform automotive repair and maintenance services on automobiles trucks vans or forklifts etc.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION FOR EXPERIENCE

Two years of automotive technical study may substitute for one year of experience.

CERTIFICATION

Technicians must possess Master Certification in Automotive Service Excellence ASE Series A. Candidates with automobile manufacturer certifications equivalent to ASE Series A Master Certification may qualify.

ASE Series A Master Certification includes the following certifications.

Engine Repair A1

Automatic Transmission A2

Manual Drive Train and Axle A3

Steering and Suspension A4

Brakes A5

Electrical Electronics A6

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning A7

Engine Performance A8 May be substituted with Series L1

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Is required to stand stoop bend stretch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions where components worked on are in hard-to-reach places lifts parts and equipment weighing from 20-50 pounds on a regular basis