Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-05

Full Job Description

This position is located at the USAG Humphreys Automotive Skills Center. This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed.

Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur based on the date of application. This is a flexible position with zero guaranteed hours and is NOT COMMAND SPONSORED.

The position does not offer SOFA status, installation access or a Letter of Employment (LOE). Incentives will not be paid. 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: 1.

Applicant must have completed high school or the equivalent in a trade school. Creditable job related experience may be substituted for the education requirement. 2.

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.