Automotive Mechanic

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying.

Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job.

Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: Must possess a current valid state driver's license and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)Class A for vehicles that they will be required to drive before being considered for the position.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Effort: Incumbent works in tiring and uncomfortable positions requiring frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing and crouching; works on top and under vehicles in cramped position; performs strenuous work and frequently lifts and carries items weighing 40 to 50 pounds; must push, pull, turn and position parts, assemblies, equipment and tools.

Often lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes.

Working Conditions: Primarily works inside in lighted, heated and ventilated areas. However, the work area may be drafty, dirty and noisy with fumes from vehicles frequently present.

The employee stands for extended periods of time on hard surfaces, may be subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions or other injury from tools and equipment, and may have to crawl under vehicles to make repairs on damp surfaces.

Ability to work in inclement weather. Such working conditions are common to this kind of job. The incumbent of this position has been designated as an emergency employee.

The term "Emergency Employee" is used to designate those employees who must report to work in emergency situations.

Emergency dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to these employees.

The employees who occupy these positions may be required to report for duty in any situation that prevents significant numbers of employees in the local area from reporting for work on time or which requires agencies to close all or part of their activities.

Major Duties:

• Provides a full range of field level overhaul and repair work on vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, gasoline, and multi-fuel.
• Diagnoses component and system malfunctions and defects using visual and auditory examinations and specialized measuring and testing equipment (e.g., compression testers, multi-meters, test benches, oscilloscopes, dial gauges, etc.)
• Determines the exact nature and extent of required repairs and perform major and minor repairs on engines,power transmissions, suspensions, steering and braking systems, and related electrical, fuel hydraulic, wheel and engine assembles.
• Records maintenance checks and services performed, list additional repairs and required adjustments on the vehicle, and document parts/materials used.
• Ensures that equipment and tools are properly secured, and work area is maintained and free of unnecessary hazards.