Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Amentum; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) match)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Vehicle Mechanic to diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle malfunctions and repair problems for government vehicles in Texarkana, TX. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair a range of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience, ability to read manuals, maintain logs, and communicate repair status to customers. Strong safety and regulatory knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years minimum experience in diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of automotive/equipment.
• Must have a valid and current state driver's license.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel vehicle preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong safety operation record and knowledge of motor vehicle systems.
• Knowledge of tools and practices used in repair and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical malfunctions.
• Ability to read technical manuals and specifications.
• Ability to operate hand tools, diagnostic equipment and jacks.
• Must be able to complete paperwork for maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair government vehicles.
• Complete maintenance tickets and repair orders promptly.
• Inspect, diagnose, and locate vehicle malfunctions.
• Repair assigned vehicles to ensure safety and dependability.
• Perform oil changes and fluid checks.
• Road-test vehicles after maintenance and repairs.
• Interact with customers to inform on status and needed repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Diagnose mechanical malfunctions

Read technical manuals

Maintain logs

Operate forklift/diagnostic tools

Communicate with customers

Plan/organize work

Safety awareness

Tools

On-board diagnostic systems

Calipers

Gauges

Diagnostic equipment

Hydraulic equipment

Wrenches

Jacks

Job description

The Vehicle Mechanic will diagnose, analyze and troubleshoot vehicle malfunctions and repair problems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and repairing government vehicles.
• Completing maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
• Dispose of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws.
• Stay abreast of latest technology and installation procedures
• Inspects diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
• Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable
• Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters and fuel pumps.
• Utilizes on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment in order to test automotive computer control and emission systems; assesses and analyzes malfunctions of machinery using microcomputers, calipers, gauges, and other equipment.
• Interacts with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc
• Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects, and replaces worn parts.
• Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components.
• Flushes radiators and replaces anti-freeze solutions.
• Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, replace batteries and trouble-shoot problems.
• Performs engine tune-ups.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification in armoring vehicles as directed.
• Repairs automotive locks.
• Based on assignment independently installs new vehicle equipment, such as radios, sirens, wire cages, lights, etc.
• Perform State vehicle safety and emission inspections on owned vehicles
• Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.
• Estimates cost and labor time for corrective repairs.
• Responds to emergency road calls for disabled vehicles and makes minor adjustments or has the vehicle towed for back for repairs.
• Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work.
• Responds to emails and telephone calls.
• Ensures the necessary provision of vehicles, and support for customers.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Typical warehouse environment with no unusual hazards, frequent lifting to 20-50 pounds, kneeling, standing, and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years minimum experience in the problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment, other heavy equipment, and FAV vehicles.
• Must have a valid and current state driver's license.
• Must be knowledgeable of gasoline and diesel vehicle preventive maintenance programs.
• Excellent record of safety operations and working knowledge of safety standards for motor vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the operating systems used in motor vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized and other non-mechanical systems and how they tie-in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, equipment, test procedures and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of fleet and training vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and related malfunctions.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, references and specifications.
• Ability to write routine correspondences, maintenance logs and order forms.
• Ability to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks.
• Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire, if required.
• Must be available for any shift. Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Please note:

Work on this contract is performed at the Red River Army Depot. Access to the Depot requires all covered individuals to be registered with the United States Selective Service.

For more specific information on registering, please visit: Selective Service System

Compensation Details:

$29.13

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.