Vehicle Mechanic - (VM) WPS III (Iraq)

Janus Global; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International in Erbil, Iraq, seeks a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Task Order‑assigned vehicles, develop maintenance plans, and generate reports for leadership and clients as part of the DOS WPS III program.

Requirements include US citizenship, at least 1 year overseas vehicle maintenance, ASE certifications, a valid US driver’s license and passport, and English proficiency; paid training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of 1 year overseas experience in vehicle maintenance.
• ASE/factory certification required for assigned equipment/systems (3+ certs listed).
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License and U.S. Passport.
• Must be proficient in speaking, writing, and communicating in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Establish and implement vehicle maintenance plans.

Skills

US citizenship

Overseas vehicle maintenance

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

ASE certifications (engine repair, brakes, etc.)

Job description

Location

Erbil, Iraq

Clearance Level

Department of State (DOS) - Secret

Primary Function

You would be responsible for maintaining and conducting repairs on Task Order-assigned vehicles, as well as planning and scheduling maintenance. Additionally, you would be expected to maintain reports for leadership and client communications. This position supports Department of State Worldwide Protective Services III (WPS III) Task Orders (TO) in austere environments.

Based upon the needs of the program and Project Management discretion, qualified individuals may be required to temporarily fill an alternate position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Establish and implement vehicle maintenance plans.

Job Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of overseas experience in vehicle maintenance.
• Must possess Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)/factory certification for assigned equipment/systems. At a minimum must possess three (3) of the certifications listed below:
  • Engine repair
  • Automatic transmission/transaxle
  • Manual drivetrain and axles
  • Suspension and steering
  • Brakes
  • Electrical/electrical systems
  • Engine performance
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.

Training (Paid Training)

• Attend and successfully complete the DOS Non-Protective Security Specialist Basic. If already completed and/or served on a DOS TO within the last 3 years, will be eligible to deploy directly to TO.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

• Must be approved for a Department of State Medical Clearance.
• Must be able to do the following: walk, squat, crawl, run, quickly enter/exit vehicles, maneuver around obstacles, carry heavy equipment and personnel, and operate mission essential issued equipment requiring dexterity.
• Must be able to operate and/or travel in vehicles on improved and unimproved roadways, as well as offroad.
• Must be able to travel long distances in airplanes, helicopters, and road vehicles.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods with minimal breaks.
• Must possess no medical or physical impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries considered dangerous or unhealthy.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: JANUS ESOP HOLDINGS LLC