Automotive Mechanic

U.S. Department of Defense; Spangdahlem; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Defense is looking for a qualified automotive technician at the Auto Hobby Shop on Spangdahlem AB. This full-time position involves maintaining and repairing diesel and gasoline engines, utilizing specialized test equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates must have relevant experience and potentially ASE certification, with opportunities to work in a dynamic environment supporting military personnel.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of engines.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturer manuals and specifications.

Aufgaben

• Troubleshoots and repairs automotive engines and major assemblies.
• Maintains order in the facility and performs cleanup duties.

Kenntnisse

Maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline engines

Troubleshooting complex systems

Ausbildung

ASE Certification (desired)

Jobbeschreibung

About the position: This position is located at the Auto Hobby Shop on Spangdahlem AB.

This is a Regular Full-time position (35 Hours per week). Work schedule is Monday-Saturday.

This is a drug testing designated position.

Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 40-50lbs. Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, crawl, reach and work in tight spaces.

Military Spouse Preference is lost if selected for this position.

Duties

If you have previously reviewed or applied for this position, please review the duties again because they have been updated.

Provides instruction to patrons, as requested or as deemed appropriate, and on a regular and recurring basis, performs such duties as: troubleshooting; rebuilding and repairing automotive engines, major assemblies, and components.

Utilizes test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, compression gauges, exhaust electrical test stands, electrical testers, special feeler and dial gauges, exhaust and analyzers, engine and chassis dynamo-meters.

Troubleshoots defects, diagnoses malfunction, and determines type and extent of repair(s) necessary. Tears down, rebuilds, or replaces complex components, such as engines, transmissions, differentials, axle assemblies, power steering mechanisms, braking systems, cooling systems, wheels and bearings, and hydraulic and electrical systems.

Aligns, meshes, and connects repaired units to related mechanisms and effects adjustments according to manufacturers' specifications.
Hooks up fuel, oil, hydraulic, and electrical systems to repaired units and makes adjustments to assure proper operation of units.

Maintains order in the facility; enforces applicable fire, safety, and good housekeeping rules and regulations. Performs cleanup duties as required. Keeps tools and equipment in good condition by periodic and preventive maintenance. Recommends replacement/repair and/or acquisition of tools and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12731477

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health, ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid USAREUR Driver's License to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

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, 07/18/2025

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be:
-A US citizen,
or- A citizen of NATO country,
other than the host country (Germany),

These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience in the maintenance and repair or diesel and gasoline engines, which includes the full range of repairing, disassembling, troubleshooting and overhauling engines.
Knowledge of the makeup, operation and installation of complex systems and assemblies to assist in troubleshooting and repairing. Knowledge in testing and troubleshooting systems and components to find defects. Ability to read and understand manufacturer's manuals and technical specifications. ASE certification is desired.

About the company

The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".

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