Automotive Worker

Pacific Air Forces; Waimanalo (HI); In loco; USD 35.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Pacific Air Forces at Bellows Air Station seeks a skilled technician to perform and instruct patrons in minor motor vehicle repairs and routine maintenance on a variety of vehicles and equipment.

You will demonstrate repairs, guide patrons through cleaning, reinstalling or replacing parts, and use basic test equipment to diagnose issues. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to manuals, and orderly shop operation.

Competenze

• Perform and instruct patrons in minor motor vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Demonstrate repairs such as cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing parts or components (spark plugs, brake shoes, mufflers).
• Identify parts to be cleaned/replaced; use basic test equipment as needed (timing lights, feeler gauges, circuit testers).
• Make adjustments (idle, distributor, voltage regulator) and settings; work with various hand tools.
• Ensure work conforms to repair manuals; maintain safety and housekeeping in the shop.
• Observe fire safety; issue parts/tools and account for them.

Mansioni

• Perform minor motor vehicle repairs and instruct patrons.
• Demonstrate repairs that can be completed by cleaning, reinstalling or replacing parts.
• Utilize basic test equipment for troubleshooting as needed.
• Adjust engine idle, distributor points and brakes; set voltage regulator as required.
• Keep the shop orderly and safe; issue parts and tools as needed.

Conoscenze

Motor vehicle repair

Patron instruction

Hand tools

Basic diagnostics

Formazione

Education substitution not allowed

Strumenti

Timing lights

Feeler gauges

Circuit testers

Brakes tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Bellows Air Station.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to perform and instruct patrons in minor motor vehicle repairs, and maintenance on a variety of motor vehicles and motorized equipment. Demonstrates to patrons, as requested or directed, repairs to automotive equipment that can be accomplished by cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing parts or components and systems, such as fouled spark plugs, leaky wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, and worn brake shoes.

Determines when various parts should be cleaned and/or replaced; exercises a knowledge of such processes; and provides basic instruction in the techniques of engine tune-up. When workload or situation demands, actually locates worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual check or use of a small variety of test equipment; for example, timing lights, feeler gauges, and circuit testers.

Completes needed repair and makes settings and adjustments, such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle, and turning and adjusting brakes. Uses a variety of common hand tools, such as wrenches, pliers, brakes tools, ignition tools, screwdrivers, etc. Assures that work performed by patrons or self conforms to specifications in appropriate repair manuals.

Assures that patrons observe fire, safety, and good housekeeping practices. Keeps shop in orderly condition. Cleans shop area, as required, or requests patrons to tidy up their own work areas. Issues parts and tools and accounts for same.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Pacific Air Forces, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.21 – $31.21/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.