Automotive Worker I

Automotive Worker I

Location: Lakewood, Washington (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Compensation: $33.44/hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.


Full-Time benefits of an Automotive Worker at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  
  
• Health and Welfare Benefit ($5.09 per hour worked)
  
• Flexible Spending Account for both medical and dependent care
  
  
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
  
• Potential shared earning bonus
  
• Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
  
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
  
• Verizon wireless discount
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
  

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment for our employees.

Tessera is seeking a reliable and technically skilled Automotive Worker to join a team dedicated to supporting our nation's military service members. Our Fleet Department thrives on strong relationships built by partnership, integrity, and excellence. You will perform a variety of minor repairs and services to maintain all motor vehicles, to include military vehicles such as HMMWV's, FMTV's, HEMTT's, STRYKER's, TRAILER's, GEN sets, and small engines.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Able to accomplish and perform services as outlined above in the job summary in accordance with established technical manuals.
  
• Must be able to perform 10 and 20 level preventative maintenance checks and services to include an initial and final road test (minimum of five miles).
  
• Must be able to perform checks on brakes, suspension, wheels, hubs, and steering systems.
  
• Maintains require work, time, material, and equipment maintenance records to update equipment service workbook and daily task sheets.
  
• Assist in major repair jobs by disassembling and cleaning parts.
  

Qualifications:

• Light, medium, or heavy truck experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of maintenance, military vehicles, and equipment an asset.
  
• Preferred knowledge of the regulations on hazardous material, hazardous waste, and the right to know information sheets.
  
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow technical manuals to ensure proper diagnosis and repair.
  

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
  
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
  
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
  

Requirements:

• Valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
  
• Must be able to provide a general mechanic's toolbox.
  
• Strong Stryker experience required.
  
• Access to this federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information:
  
• Must be a JBLM Fleet Employee.
  

Union Affiliation:

• This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, 6 Property Services Northwest.
  

* Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union, 6 Property Services Northwest

Date Posted: 06/03/2026

*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.


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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify