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Posted: February 25, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-05

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$20.71 - $24.16

per hour

Closes

March 11, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job at a military base in North Carolina involves helping experienced mechanics maintain and fix a variety of gas-powered vehicles, like cars and trucks, by swapping out simple parts and making basic adjustments under close supervision.

It's a hands-on role in a busy auto shop environment where safety and following rules are key.

A good fit would be someone reliable with basic mechanical know-how, eager to learn on the job, and comfortable working as part of a team.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent, or creditable job-related experience substituting for education
  • At least 6 months of progressively general experience
  • Minimum 6 months of specialized experience in general automotive work
  • Ability to assist in removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning vehicle parts like spark plugs, brake shoes, belts, and hoses
  • Skills in basic repairs such as replacing starters, carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, mufflers, and tail pipes
  • Competence in making settings and adjustments like gapping spark plugs, setting engine idle, and brake adjustments
  • Adherence to environmental, safety, and security rules and regulations

Full Job Description

This position is located at North Bragg Auto Craft, Fort Bragg, NC. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Army NAF pay setting rules apply to this vacancy.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Applicant must have completed high school or the equivalent in a trade school.

Creditable job related experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

Must have 6 months of progressively general experience plus a minimum of 6 months of specialized experience in general automotive work. Major Duties:

  • Assists automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles.
  • Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs, worn brake shoes, water pumps, engine gaskets belts and hoses, etc.
  • Under the direct supervision of the automotive mechanic or higher grade worker, removes and replaces with standard parts, items such as spark plugs, fan belts, starters, carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, mufflers, tail pipes, etc.
  • Assists in making settings and adjustments such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle and time, and taking up on brakes.
  • Observes environmental, safety, and security rules and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O2NAFDN-26-12897217