Automotive Technician: Maintenance & Minor Repairs

PAE Government Services Inc.; Fort Polk South (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Job summary

Amentum is hiring an Automotive Worker for Fort Polk South, LA. The role performs a variety of minor repairs and routine vehicle maintenance to keep military vehicles in service and safe for operations.

Responsibilities include tire work, battery checks, fluid changes, filter replacements, and light repairs, while following Technical Manuals and safety procedures. Shift flexibility and ability to lift heavy loads are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years’ experience and knowledge in vehicle maintenance.
• 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

Hand tools

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Forklift license

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Technical Manuals

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

Amentum is hiring an Automotive Worker for Fort Polk South, LA. The role performs a variety of minor repairs and routine vehicle maintenance to keep military vehicles in service and safe for operations.

Responsibilities include tire work, battery checks, fluid changes, filter replacements, and light repairs, while following Technical Manuals and safety procedures. Shift flexibility and ability to lift heavy loads are required.