AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

Summary

About the position: This position is assigned to the Auto Skills Center at F. E. Warren AFB, WY.

This position is considered Flexible and is guaranteed 0.00 hours but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays. Flexible employees are not eligible for leave or benefits.

The starting pay for this position is set by Federal pay setting regulations at $24.89 per hour.

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Duties

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Physical Effort: Must be able to frequently lift, and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally, objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and overhauls complex major components and systems of combustion-powered automotive vehicles.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in diesel, electric, and gasoline powered vehicles (i.e., trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work).
• Sharpens mower blades.
• Disassembles motors and performs general overhauling.
• Grinds valves.
• Repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, and high-pressure pumps and valves.
• Installs and adjusts brakes.
• Installs batteries, tires, wiring, and glass.
• Welds and may do some machining work in making fittings used in maintenance equipment.
• Interprets and applies manufacturers' repair manuals and technical specifications.
• Maintains a preventive maintenance program on all equipment purchases, repaired parts, and replacement supplies.
• Maintains a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment.
• Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Uses and maintains hand and power tools.
• Maintains records and documents actions.
• Complies with environmental directives pertaining to handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a Tier 1 NACI background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has physical lifting requirements which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position has been identified as a drug Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/07/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Requires working knowledge of maintenance equipment and automotive mechanics, skill in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools, and various types of mechanical repair.
• Knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records.
• Must be able to follow written and/or oral instructions, work orders, and specifications related to maintenance of equipment and vehicles.

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.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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