Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-05

U.S. Army MWR; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army MWR at Fort Drum seeks an automotive technician to assist senior mechanics in maintaining and repairing a range of combustion-powered vehicles at the Automotive Skills Center within the Business Operations Division.

Join our team to work under supervision, use standard and metric tools, and follow strict safety and environmental protocols while meeting qualification requirements such as a high school diploma and automotive experience.

Qualifications

• Resumes must clearly demonstrate relevant automotive experience and skills as they pertain to this position.
• Six months of general experience and six months of specialized automotive experience must be clearly identified in the resume.
• Must have basic knowledge of automotive repair and ability to use standard and metric tools.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assists senior mechanics in performing comprehensive maintenance and repairs on a variety of combustion-powered vehicles.
• Performs removal and replacement of standard automotive parts such as spark plugs, belts, hoses, brake shoes, water pumps, and mufflers under direct supervision.
• Aids in making crucial vehicle settings and adjustments, including setting engine idle and timing, adjusting brakes, and gapping spark plugs.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by strictly observing all environmental, safety, and security protocols.
• Utilizes standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools to complete repairs and maintenance tasks efficiently.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Basic automotive knowledge

Tool handling

Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automotive hand & powered tools

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Automotive Skills Center within the Business Operations Division.

Summary

This position is located at the Automotive Skills Center within the Business Operations Division.

Join our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services and recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will NOT be paid.
  
  

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.



Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

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• Assists senior mechanics in performing comprehensive maintenance and repairs on a variety of combustion-powered vehicles.
• Performs removal and replacement of standard automotive parts such as spark plugs, belts, hoses, brake shoes, water pumps, and mufflers under direct supervision.
• Aids in making crucial vehicle settings and adjustments, including setting engine idle and timing, adjusting brakes, and gapping spark plugs.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by strictly observing all environmental, safety, and security protocols.
• Utilizes standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools to complete repairs and maintenance tasks efficiently.
  
  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Currently have, or ability to obtain and provide to the employing office by the start of employment, a valid driver's license.
• Must be physically able to perform work that requires standing, stooping, bending, stretching, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight spaces or tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Must be physically able to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be physically able to occasionally lift items 50 pounds or more with mechanical devices or with assistance from coworkers.
• This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation.
• A physical examination, arranged by the employer, is required prior to employment.
• Must be willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.
• Work schedule will be irregular, and the incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unique events.
  
  

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• possess a high school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION), AND
• possess creditable job related experience in automotive repair (MUST BE DISCOVERABLE IN YOUR RESUME), AND
• possess six (6) months of progressively general experience AND a minimum of six (6) months of specialized experience in automotive work (MUST BE CLEARY IDENTIFIED WITH "MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY" IN YOUR RESUME), AND
• have basic knowledge of automotive repair, AND
• ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools, AND
• ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, ensure that your resume and application materials clearly demonstrate that you meet all qualifications listed in the job announcement and questionnaire.

Education

Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)

Additional information

This is a Standing Register job announcement creating a pool of qualified applicants. To be considered in the first round of applicants, please apply by 8/17/2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. We will consider applications received after this date on an as-needed basis.

Area of Consideration

This job is open to U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who meet these requirements:

• You must live within 100 miles of Fort Drum, NY, AND
• If you are a Non-U.S. National, you must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. Territory for at least three years in a row right before starting this job. Note: Overseas military installations are not considered U.S. territories.
  
  

Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) are included in this area of consideration.

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section.
• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 p.m. EST by the Initial Cut-Off date to receive first consideration but no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on 11/11/2026 to ensure timely processing.
  
  

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are NOT authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is NOT in the Government's interest.
  
  

Allowances and Differentials

• This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. This is NOT a regularly scheduled Flexible position as it has no guaranteed hours. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours fall after 3:00 PM.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will NOT be paid.
  
  

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
  
  

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  
  

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
  
  

Discover Your Path to Success

• Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
• Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.

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Required Documents

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About Your Resume

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
• https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
• USAJOBS Two-Page Resume Webinar: This resource is a valuable tool for job seekers. This webinar is 44 minutes long and covers the following topics:
• How to create a resume within the two-page limit
• Understand essential resume elements for federal applications
• Create a resume that communicates your qualifications and gets you noticed
• Upload or build a resume on USAJOBS and make it searchable by federal recruiters
• Demonstration of the USAJOBS website, the events page, and will go the over key elements of the job seeker profile
• Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vVE62plAxw

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
  
  

Required Documents

• Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
• Diploma/ GED
• Resume
• Documents (e.g., resumes & education) in a foreign language must be provided in English at the time of application.
• Please do NOT submit inappropriate information (e.g., classified information, a photograph, or illicit or lewd content) in your application package. This is an automatic disqualifier, and your application package will NOT be considered.
  
  

Other Accepted Documents

• Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• License
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  
  

How to Apply

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You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.

• Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O2NAFBN-26-13033888. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/11/2026 to receive consideration.
• Click Apply to access the online application.
• You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
• Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13033888.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us.
• To verify of check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
  
  

Agency contact information

Fort Drum NAF HR Office

Phone [phone] Email [e-mail] Address BN-NAF-W0XQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT DRUM

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Drum, NY 13602

US

Next steps

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• Application Review
• Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
• If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
• If you provided an email address, you\'ll receive a confirmation email letting you know we\'ve received your application.
• As your application moves through the hiring process, we\'ll send you updates and notifications via email.
• Processing times may vary, but we\'ll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.
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We\'re excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!