Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-05.

About the role

Assists senior mechanics in performing comprehensive maintenance and repairs on a variety of combustion-powered vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs removal and replacement of standard automotive parts such as spark plugs, belts, hoses, brake shoes, water pumps, and mufflers under direct supervision.
• Aids in making crucial vehicle settings and adjustments, including setting engine idle and timing, adjusting brakes, and gapping spark plugs.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by strictly observing all environmental, safety, and security protocols.
• Utilizes standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools to complete repairs and maintenance tasks efficiently.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Currently have, or ability to obtain and provide to the employing office by the start of employment, a valid driver's license.
• Must be physically able to perform work that requires standing, stooping, bending, stretching, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight spaces or tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Must be physically able to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be physically able to occasionally lift items 50 pounds or more with mechanical devices or with assistance from coworkers.
• This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation.
• A physical examination, arranged by the employer, is required prior to employment.
• Must be willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.
• Work schedule will be irregular, and the incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unique events.
• Must live within 100 miles of Fort Drum, NY.
• If a Non-U.S. National, must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. Territory for at least three years in a row right before starting this job.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school (must be uploaded at time of application).
• Possess creditable job-related experience in automotive repair (must be discoverable in your resume).
• Possess six (6) months of progressively general experience AND a minimum of six (6) months of specialized experience in automotive work (must be clearly identified with "MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY" in your resume).
• Have basic knowledge of automotive repair.
• Ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Resumes must be two pages (or less) and should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities as they pertain to this position.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan.
• Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
• Employees may receive overtime pay for working more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours a week, whichever gives the employee more benefit.
• Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays.

This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system.