Vehicle Mechanic (SPV)

Amentum; Oman; On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a skilled vehicle mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain military and commercial vehicles. The role involves conducting technical inspections, performing repairs, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least three years of experience, and technical training. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work safely with various vehicle systems.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as a heavy specialist vehicle mechanic.
• Must understand, speak, read, and write English at a beginner level.
• Must obtain host nation driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, repairs, maintains, and services military and commercial vehicles.
• Conducts limited technical inspections (LTIs) and determines repair needs.
• Completes maintenance records and ensures compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Technical reading and comprehension

Diagnostic skills for electrical and hydraulic systems

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Physical capability for lifting and handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal technical training or apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

The vehicle mechanic (SPV) inspects, repairs, maintains, and services military and commercial vehicles and equipment. Carries out all duties in accordance with USAF mandatory requirements. Ensures compliance with performance work statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Conducts limited technical inspections (LTIs) on assigned vehicles, determining the causes of malfunctions, extent of repairs required, parts required, and cost of repair.
• Repairs or replaces parts and assemblies.
• Realigns and adjusts systems on all aspects of motor vehicles, for instance, gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, steering and braking systems, clutches, fluid flywheels and torque converters, axle hubs and bearings, fuel air and cooling systems, suspension, body work, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots, calibrates, and times by means of diagrams, manuals, special tools, meters, test equipment, electrical systems, pumps, meters and injectors, distributors, air conditioning systems, and vehicle attachment.
• Services and carries out preventative maintenance, renewing oils, filters, coolant, belts, and lubricants as directed on assigned vehicles.
• Completes maintenance forms such as work orders, parts requests sheets, and maintenance sheets.
• Records data such as hours worked, work performed, speedometer readings, and parts used.
• Conforms to Amentum safety, hazardous material, and quality standards.
• Ensures all tools, personal protective equipment, and clothing issued remain safe, secure, and serviceable, reporting any deficiencies immediately.
• Researches parts by means of the Federal Logistics (FEDLOG), technical orders, and parts manuals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read, and write English at a beginner level.
• Ability to read technical orders and comprehend detailed instructions and be able to diagnose electrical and hydraulic schematics required.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• Will be required to operate material handling equipment and light to heavy military type vehicles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years heavy specialist vehicle mechanic experience required.
• Evidence of formal technical training, preferably an apprenticeship required.
• Will be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• Will be required to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting, pushing, pulling a minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling and lifting equipment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

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