Automotive Mechanic NA-10

US United States Army Installation Management Command; Landstuhl; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz - MWR’s Landstuhl Auto Skills Center in Landstuhl, Germany is seeking a highly skilled automotive technician.

You will troubleshoot and repair major vehicle systems, interpret repair manuals, and use diagnostic tools including OBD-II. Preference for ASE certifications and advanced experience. US Army benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must know how to operate and install major automobile systems to troubleshoot and repair engines, transmissions, drive lines, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and replace standard electronic components of a vehicle system.
• Ability to interpret repair manuals, schematics, technical specifications, diagnostic codes, and safety manuals.
• Must be proficient with hand/power tools and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to install vehicle systems including engines, transmissions, steering, braking, and electrical/hydraulic subsystems.
• Ability to locate malfunctions and perform repairs without complete teardown.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as compression gauges, thickness gauges, multimeters, and pressure gauges.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Electronic systems

Tool & test equipment

Manual & electrical repair

Tools

OBD-II scan tools

Multimeter

Compression gauge

Pressure gauges

Job description

This position is located at USAG Rheinland-Pfalz - MWR, Landstuhl Auto Skills Center, Landstuhl, Germany.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

1. Must know how to, operate, and install major automobile systems and assemblies to troubleshoot and repair systems such as: gasoline and diesel engines; automatic and manual transmissions and gear reduction systems; transaxles; drive line and rear axle assemblies including electrical, air, vacuum, or mechanically controlled differentials; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; carbureted and electronic fuel injection systems; exhaust and emission control systems; conventional and power steering mechanisms and hydraulic power-assist systems.
2. Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and replace standard electronic components of system.
3. Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals.
4. Must know how to use hand/power tools, and electronic test equipment.
5. Knowledge and ability to install systems of vehicles (such as engines, transmissions, front and rear-end assemblies, power steering and braking mechanisms, electrical and hydraulic systems).
6. Knowledge and ability to find malfunctions and correct those repairs without complete tear down and rebuild the component.
7. Must know how to use of a variety of test equipment such as compression gauges, thickness, multimeter, and pressure gauges.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified"

• Possess at least two current ASE Certifications. (Preferred certifications are: A1, A4, A5,A6 and/or A8)
• Possess Master Automobile Technician status with a current A1-A8 or four or more current A-series certificates.
• Possess a minimum of three years of progressive experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles; including strong proficiency with OBD‑II scan tools, diagnostic trouble codes, and electronic service systems.

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.