Automotive Mechanic I
County of Riverside
Posted: February 25, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
California
Salary
$23.69 - $27.63
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job involves working at an auto hobby shop on a military base in California, where you'll help maintain and repair gasoline-powered vehicles by cleaning, replacing parts, and using basic tools, while also guiding customers on simple fixes.
It's a full-time role with benefits and at least 35 hours per week, ideal for someone with hands-on experience in car repairs who doesn't mind physical work like lifting up to 40 pounds and crawling under vehicles.
A good fit would be a practical, detail-oriented person comfortable in a workshop setting and open to everyone, including veterans and military spouses.
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Auto Hobby Shop, Beale AFB, CA.
This role is for Regular Full-Time employment, offering benefits and ensuring a minimum of 35 hours of work weekly, with the possibility of working up to 40 hours per week Frequent standing, bending, stooping, crawling, and working under vehicles and working in tight spaces.
Frequently lifts, handles, and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.
Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.
An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 03/11/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
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).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in the maintenance and repair of gasoline powered engines and automotive equipment. Required skill in the use of basic automotive tools.
Ability to read and interpret parts manuals and manufacturer's repair manuals. Major Duties:
Cleans, reinstalls, and replaces parts or components and systems, to include fouled spark plugs, leaky wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, and worn brake shoes.
Determines when various parts should be cleaned and/or replaced. Provides basic instruction in the techniques of engine tune-up.
Assures that the work performed by patrons or self conforms to specifications in appropriate repair manuals.
Demonstrates knowledge of repair processes and competency in the use of common hand tools, such as wrenches, pliers, brake tools, ignition tools, screwdrivers, etc.
Maintains clean and orderly workplace and monitors patrons to ensure proper use and clean up of equipment and area.
When workload or situation demands, locates worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual check or use of a small variety of test equipment; for example, timing lights, feeler gauges, and circuit testers.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12896300
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