Automotive Technician: Hands-on Vehicle Maintenance

Amentum company; Fort Johnson South (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (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 a skilled automotive technician to perform vehicle maintenance, repairs, and related tasks at our Fort Johnson South site. You will handle tire changes, fluid replacements, lighting, and preventive maintenance in a team environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1+ years of vehicle maintenance experience, and the ability to use Technical Manuals and hand tools. Forklift licenses and a valid driver’s license are preferred, and some shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years’ experience and specific knowledge in vehicle maintenance either through schooling or verifiable on the job experience.
• 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 recognize and know proper usage of a variety of automotive tools.
• Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical manuals

Tool handling

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Hydraulic equipment use

Job description

Amentum is seeking a skilled automotive technician to perform vehicle maintenance, repairs, and related tasks at our Fort Johnson South site. You will handle tire changes, fluid replacements, lighting, and preventive maintenance in a team environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1+ years of vehicle maintenance experience, and the ability to use Technical Manuals and hand tools. Forklift licenses and a valid driver’s license are preferred, and some shift work may be required.