Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-05.

Obsolete Site; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site in Fort Drum, NY is seeking an entry-level automotive helper to support senior mechanics in maintaining and repairing a variety of combustion-powered vehicles.

The role involves removing and replacing standard parts under supervision, adjusting engine idle and timing, and using standard hand and power tools, all while following strict environmental, safety, and security protocols.

Qualifications

• Resumes must be two pages (or less) and clearly demonstrate relevant automotive repair experience.
• Must have high school diploma or trade school equivalent and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Evidence of six months general and six months specialized automotive experience must be clearly identified with dates in the resume.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior mechanics in maintenance and repairs on combustion-powered vehicles.
• Perform removal and replacement of automotive parts under supervision.
• Assist in vehicle settings and adjustments such as idle, timing, brakes, and spark plug gaps.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment following safety and security protocols.
• Use standard and metric automotive tools to complete repairs efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school

Six months general and six months specialized automotive experience clearly identified with dates on resume

Tools

Automotive hand tools

Automotive power tools

Job description

• 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.

Duties

• 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

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

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.

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