Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Motor Vehicle Mechanic

JP Logistics & Consulting LLC (JPLC) is looking for a full-time Motor Vehicle Mechanic to support Picatinny Arsenal, LRC Maintenance, Supply, and Transportation services that support the installation's mission.

Salary: $ 40.72 per hour

Start Date: August 30, 2026

Place of Performance: Picatinny, NJ

Hours of Operation: The core hours for the LRC are 0700-1530 Monday-Friday/ except federal holidays. May be required to work outside of core hours as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Motor Vehicle Mechanic repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks, or tractors. Work involves most of the following: Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required; replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves; rebuilding carburetors; overhauling transmissions; and repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems. In general, the work of the Motor Vehicle Mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required.
• Replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves, rebuilding carburetors; overhauling transmissions; and repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
• Determines the general condition of vehicles or equipment, the nature of malfunctions, and the extent of needed repairs using equipment such as aligning machines, test equipment, gauges, oscilloscopes, stroboscopes, dynamometers, wheel balancing, etc.
• Checks condition and replaces all fluids, coolants, and lubricants as needed. Uses hoists, hand tools, power tools, and power equipment such as valve refining machines, brake drum lathes, aligning machines, etc.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment. Performs general preventive maintenance as assigned.

Marginal Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for conforming to all safe work practices and procedures.
• Responsible for keeping the work area clean and orderly.
• Aids lower-classification employees.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience as an automotive or heavy equipment mechanic in an acknowledged commercial or governmental repair program.
• Must have full knowledge of and the ability to troubleshoot and repair both gasoline- and diesel-powered internal combustion engines associated with power trains, air and hydraulic brake systems, and all other vehicular component parts.
• Must be able to read and comprehend technical manuals and publications to interpret mechanical specifications, tolerance limits, and troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain an applicable military driver's license within 30 days.
• May require CDL endorsements for equipment/vehicles operated.
• Formal certification is highly desirable.
• Some positions may require an individual to pass an annual physical examination.
• Specific positions may require the individual to possess or obtain a security clearance and/or pass ability to pass a background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the U.S.
• Possess the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess knowledge and ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Possess knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Possess excellent ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Possess the ability to work with minimal Government oversight.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Team player, coach, teach, and mentor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation
• Sick Pay
• 401k