Automotive Mechanic

• Performs extensive maintenance and repairs to gasoline and diesel vehicles such as trucks, sedans, jeeps, farm equipment, construction equipment, forklifts, generators and trailers.
• Repairs defective parts of components and systems such as spark plugs, wheel cylinders, mufflers, brakes hoes, fuel pumps, fuel lines, filters.
• Operates a wide variety of motor vehicles ranging in size to pick up, deliver, and move supplies and materials.
• Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated.

• This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• his position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by human resources within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty (i.e., start date).
• This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• This position requires you possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. is required.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Automotive Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform routine Automotive Mechanic tasks such as perform organizational and field maintenance and repairs to gasoline and diesel vehicles such as trucks, sedans, and jeeps. Clean, install, or replace defective parts of components and systems such as spark plugs, wheel cylinders, mufflers, brake shoes, fuel pumps, fuel lines, filters, etc. and install new assemblies such as clutches, differentials, front and rear axles. Balance tires and wheels using centrifugal wheel balancing machine and lubricate vehicles according to specifications. Road test a variety of vehicles, operate a wide variety of motor vehicles up to one-half ton pickup to deliver, and move supplies and materials. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: May be required to stand, stoop, crouch, or reach overhead for extended periods of time. Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes. May be required to lift objects that weigh up to 40-50 pounds, and occasionally heavier weight.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed inside building on concrete floor where it may be wet, drafty, and noisy. Exposed to dirt, grease, solvents, dust, and fumes. Subject to minor cuts, burns, bruises, electrical shocks, mashed fingers, and strains. Wears hearing protection when performing noise hazardous operations. Wears other protective equipment as called for by work being performed.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.