Automotive Mechanic/Driver X107

MEC Energy Services

Take Your Career Around the World


Looking for more than just your next job? Join a team supporting the U.S. Department of State at American embassies and consulates around the globe.


At MEC, we’re seeking skilled professionals across a wide range of disciplines—including skilled trades, facilities management, logistics, administration, technical services, and operations—to help support the critical mission of U.S. diplomatic facilities worldwide. Every role plays an important part in maintaining safe, secure, and mission-ready environments for American personnel serving overseas.


If you’re looking for meaningful work, the opportunity to live and work internationally, and an outstanding compensation and benefits package, we’d love to hear from you.


Why Join MEC?

• Competitive compensation


• Company-paid housing and utilities overseas


• Comprehensive benefits package


• Paid travel to your overseas assignment


• The opportunity to live and work abroad while supporting an important U.S. Government mission


• Professional growth through unique international experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities


Serves as a Maintenance Mechanic in General Services Office / Motor pool (GSO). Responsible for the daily operation of vehicle maintenance and automotive service scheduling. Provides quality control for major maintenance on vehicles and performing basic on-site maintenance on vehicles.


Duties include but are not limited to:


Fleet Operations Management 75%

• Performs major and minor overhaul and repair work to engines, transmissions, brake systems, springs, shocks absorbers, steering mechanisms, electrical, fuel and hydraulic systems, wheel assemblies, and other vehicles components.


• Disassembles equipment and adjusts, repairs, or replace defective parts or components to correct malfunctioning engines, brakes, or components.


• Uses all typical tools and equipment of the trade, including testing and analysis equipment and other diagnostic equipment to determine proper functioning of automotive electrical circuits.


• Performs all facets of preventive maintenance operations on USG owned vehicles on a weekly basis to include oil changes, tire rotations, transmission flushes, suspension overhauls, and brake checks.


• Perform periodic checks to ensure drivers are conducting pre-departure vehicle inspections.


• Test drive USG owned vehicles to diagnose problems, identify need for and perform minor overhauling and repair work.


• Inspects vehicle components and advises Motor Pool Supervisor if further repairs or replacement of parts are required.


• Analyzes fuel usage and vehicle maintenance data and develop vehicle rotation plans to enhance efficient fleet utilization.


• Perform unscheduled maintenance due to sudden vehicle breakdown or failure, system checks (electrical, fuel, brakes etc.) to ensure vehicles are road worthy.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Administrative Functions 25%

• Coordinates with repair facilities to send vehicles for routine maintenance.


• Submits vehicle POSHO mishap reports to supervisor within 24 hours; and reports all damage to US Government vehicles or properties, and when citations are issued to drivers.


• Keeps an inventory of tools, equipment and materials in the mechanical shop and advises the Motor Pool supervisor when there is a need to adjust the levels.


• Responsible for the upkeep and safe custody of tools/equipment and other materials issued for the performance of mechanical repairs.


• Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary school is required. Vocational automotive repair training, journeyman mechanic, or apprenticeship certification is required.


• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an automotive mechanic is required including two (2) years’ experience on armored vehicles.


• A good working knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting practices, commercial and U.S. market costs for parts and supplies.


• A good working knowledge of USG regulations as it pertains to official vehicle preventative maintenance and repair.


• Must have a valid local driver’s license and be able to operate different types of vehicles such as utility and passenger vehicles, medium trucks, and forklifts. Must be able to interpret shop manuals, parts catalogs and diagrams, and understand technical language of the trade.


• Must be able to troubleshoot and determine the causes of a malfunction and be able to use diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot vehicle problems.


• Must have basic computer skills to use proprietary software, prepare simple reports, and order parts and supplies.


• Must maintain an appropriate inventory of parts and supplies for armored and non-armored vehicles.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.


• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

If you’re adaptable, thrive in dynamic environments, and are ready to take your career beyond borders, we encourage you to apply today. Join a team that supports the U.S. Department of State’s global mission while gaining valuable international experience and enjoying a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Click the “Apply for Job” button below to begin your journey.