Automotive Maintenance Technician

Amentum; Fort Polk South (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Automotive Worker to perform a range of minor repairs and maintenance on government vehicles in a demanding field environment. The role emphasizes adherence to Technical Manuals, safe handling of tools, and accurate completion of maintenance paperwork.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), 1+ years of vehicle maintenance experience, and the ability to obtain site forklift and other required licenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years' experience in vehicle maintenance or related field.
• Must have or be able to obtain site forklift and other licenses/certifications.
• Must have a valid and current state driver's license.
• Must understand and be able to use Technical Manuals.
• Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Places and maintains decals on vehicles.
• Checks and replaces batteries.
• Rotates, repairs, and replaces tires.
• Washes, polishes, and cleans interiors and exteriors of vehicles.
• Drains, flushes, and replaces engine, transmission, and differential grease and oils.
• Checks, cleans, calibrates, and replaces spark plugs.
• Cleans and replaces oil and air filters.
• Adjusts brakes, replaces windshield wipers, and similar minor parts.
• Assists on major overhaul jobs by disassembling and cleaning parts, repairing components such as generators and water pumps, and replacing thermostats, points, electrical wiring and other items.
• Maintains tools and equipment, and cleans work areas.
• Performs all work in accordance to the applicable Technical Manual for the vehicle and work assigned.
• Must be able to recognize and know proper usage of a variety of automotive tools.
• Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Forklift certification

Driver's license

Technical Manuals

Paperwork

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Automotive Worker to perform a range of minor repairs and maintenance on government vehicles in a demanding field environment. The role emphasizes adherence to Technical Manuals, safe handling of tools, and accurate completion of maintenance paperwork.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), 1+ years of vehicle maintenance experience, and the ability to obtain site forklift and other required licenses.