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Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-05
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$20.11 - $23.46
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for an entry-level helper role in an automotive repair shop at a U.S.
Army base in Italy, where you'll assist experienced mechanics with basic maintenance and fixes on vehicles like cars and trucks.
It involves hands-on tasks such as swapping out parts like spark plugs or belts under close supervision, while following safety rules.
It's a good fit for someone with basic mechanical know-how, a high school diploma, and at least a year of related experience who wants to build skills in a military setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (trade school or creditable job experience can substitute)
- At least 6 months of progressively responsible general experience
- Minimum 6 months of specialized experience in general automotive work
- Ability to assist with removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning vehicle parts like spark plugs, brake shoes, and belts
- Work under direct supervision of automotive mechanics
- Follow environmental, safety, and security rules and regulations
- Possess a CDL (Class C Driver's License) for highly preferred status (copy required with application)
Full Job Description
This position is located at USAG Vicenza-MWR, Auto Skills Center - Caserma Ederle, Vicenza. Incentives and Bonuses 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: 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.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess a CDL ("C" Drivers License).
A copy of your CDL must be uploaded with your application under "license." Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager.
All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager. Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made. 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.
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