Job Description:

$37.22 Hourly

The Automotive Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as trucks, cranes, forklifts, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, military tanks, generators, and pneumatic tools. This worker operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members, engages in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Essential Functions• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects. • Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges. Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.• Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. Welds broken parts and assist with assembly and disassembly of equipment. Marginal Functions: • Performs other duties as assigned. • Responsible for conforming to all safe work practices and procedures. Working ConditionsSubject to working outdoors during periods of inclement weather. Works on concrete floors and in drafty areas. May be exposed to fumes, fluids, and dirt, resulting in bruises, cuts, burns, and skin irritation. Wearing of protective wear and other safety equipment is required during all periods of exposure to hazardous conditions.Physical and Mental Demands• Including, but not limited to, standing, squatting, lifting (up to 75 pounds or more); carrying, walking; pushing and pulling • Including, but not limited to, sitting and driving• Including, but not limited to, problem-solving, decision-making, data interpretation, organization; reading and writing

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of experience as an automotive mechanic in an acknowledged commercial or governmental repair program. Must have full knowledge of and the ability to troubleshoot and repair both gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion engines, associated powertrains, air and hydraulic brake systems and all other vehicular component parts. Must be able to read and comprehend technical manuals and publications to interpret mechanical specifications, tolerance limits, troubleshooting and repair techniques. Must possess a valid state driver's license with and be able to obtain applicable military driver's license within 30 days. May require CDL endorsements for equipment/vehicles operated. Formal certification highly desirable. Specific positions may require individual to pass an annual physical examination. Specific positions may require the individual to possess or obtain a security clearance and/or pass ability to pass a background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card.