Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Amentum
- Fort Leonard Wood, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- High school diploma, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate 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 be knowledgeable of gasoline and diesel vehicle preventive maintenance programs.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to interact at all levels of management and with subordinate team.
- 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.
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical and related malfunctions.
- Ability to read 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.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple tasks.
- 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.
- 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.