Motor Vehicle Mechanic - Military Veterans

The Motor Vehicle Mechanic performs a variety of repairs and services to maintain motor vehicles duties that require an understanding of intermediate vehicle maintenance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles including military vehicles
  
• Diagnoses system malfunctions, isolate causes, and determines the extent of repairs required to correct deficiencies
  
• 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
  
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using Technical Manuals, lifting devices, hand and pneumatic tools
  
• Performs all work in accordance to the applicable Technical Manual for the vehicle and work assigned.
  
• May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
  
• May recommend revision to internal maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship within Army regulations.
  
• Must be able recognize and know proper usage of a variety of automotive tools.
  

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Must be able to lift 50 lbs with or without accommodation. Must utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices. Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Must be able to work at heights. Must be able to climb in and out of vehicles of various sizes and heights. Must be able to work under pressure and strenuous conditions. Must be able to meet short suspense dates. Must be able to conduct work in the out-of-doors area with potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions (i.e. extreme temperatures, high humidity, rain and blowing dust).Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of stooping; climbing; standing; and sitting for long periods of uninterrupted time. May require shift work. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty including nights, weekends, and holidays. During the usual work period, the worker may be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
  
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
  
• Must be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
  
• Three years' experience and specific knowledge in vehicle maintenance either through schooling, to include a formal apprenticeship or equivalent, and/or verifiable on the job experience.
  
• Must know theory and principles of engine operations and accessories and components.
  
• Must have or be able to obtain site forklift and other licenses/certifications as needed to perform duties.
  
• Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate a diverse range of vehicles.
  
• Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
  
• Must be able to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
  
• Must be able to read, interpret and use vehicle maintenance manuals, service bulletins, wiring/schematic diagrams, data tables and other specifications to determine feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components.
  
• Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  
• Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
  
• Position may require travel.
  
• Ability to work in a team environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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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, gender identity, 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.