AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

US-Air-Combat-Command; Moody Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

US Air Combat Command Moody AFB Auto Hobby Shop seeks a skilled automotive technician to troubleshoot, repair, test, and overhaul major vehicle components. The ideal candidate will handle diesel and gasoline engines, use diagnostic equipment, and follow manufacturer manuals and safety procedures.

The position requires frequent standing, bending, and working in tight spaces; lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline engines including disassembly, troubleshooting and overhaul.
• Ability to interpret repair manuals, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Proficient use of electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and sometimes over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, test and overhaul major components on motor vehicles.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and reference manuals to locate defects.
• Work in confined spaces and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Gasoline engine maintenance

Troubleshooting

Overhaul procedures

Manuals & specs interpretation

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Diagnostic codes interpretation

Safety manuals

Job description

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Moody AFB Auto Hobby Shop. The purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, test, and/or overhaul major components on motor vehicles.

Requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, crawling under vehicles and working tight spaces. Lifts, handles, and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Moves objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds, with assistance or with mechanical devices.

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, 10/26/2026

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

Qualifying Experience:

Must have experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered engines which included the full range of repairing, disassembling, troubleshooting and overhauling of these engines, and provided all of the following: Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of complex major systems and assemblies to troubleshoot and repair a variety of systems or to rebuild one or more systems; knowledge to test and troubleshoot components and systems to locate equipment defect; ability to interpret and apply manufacturer's repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals; and the ability to operate electronic test equipment. Must be able to frequently lift, and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally, objects weighing over 50 pounds. Frequently stands, bends, stoops, crawls and works in tight spaces. Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical is required. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). THIS IS A DRUG TESTING DESIGNATED POSITION. THE INCUMBENT IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM TESTING FOR DRUG USE.