CJ24 - 1107 Automotive Mechanic/Driver with Security Clearance

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a Maintenance Mechanic in General Services Office / Motor pool (GSO).
• Responsible for the daily operation of vehicle maintenance and automotive service scheduling.
• Provides quality control for major maintenance on vehicles and performing basic on-site maintenance on vehicles.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Fleet Operations Management 75%
• Performs major and minor overhaul and repair work to engines, transmissions, brake systems, springs, shocks absorbers, steering mechanisms, electrical, fuel and hydraulic systems, wheel assemblies, and other vehicles components.
• Disassembles equipment and adjusts, repairs, or replace defective parts or components to correct malfunctioning engines, brakes, or components.
• Uses all typical tools and equipment of the trade, including testing and analysis equipment and other diagnostic equipment to determine proper functioning of automotive electrical circuits.
• Performs all facets of preventive maintenance operations on USG owned vehicles on a weekly basis to include oil changes, tire rotations, transmission flushes, suspension overhauls, and brake checks.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure drivers are conducting pre-departure vehicle inspections.
• Test drive USG owned vehicles to diagnose problems, identify need for and perform minor overhauling and repair work.
• Inspects vehicle components and advises Motor Pool Supervisor if further repairs or replacement of parts are required.
• Analyzes fuel usage and vehicle maintenance data and develop vehicle rotation plans to enhance efficient fleet utilization.
• Performs unscheduled maintenance due to sudden vehicle breakdown or failure, system checks (electrical, fuel, brakes etc.) to ensure vehicles are road worthy.
• Administrative Functions 25%
• Covers administrative functions such as coordinating with repair facilities to send vehicles for routine maintenance.
• Submits vehicle POSHO mishap reports to supervisor within 24 hours; and reports all damage to US Government vehicles or properties, and when citations are issued to drivers.
• Keeps an inventory of tools, equipment and materials in the mechanical shop and advises the Motor Pool supervisor when there is a need to adjust the levels.
• Responsible for the upkeep and safe custody of tools/equipment and other materials issued for the performance of mechanical repairs.
• Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications

• Must have and retain a Top Secret clearance.
• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Vocational automotive repair training, journeyman mechanic, or apprenticeship certification is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an automotive mechanic is required including two (2) years' experience on armored vehicles.
• A good working knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting practices, commercial and U.S. market costs for parts and supplies.
• A good working knowledge of USG regulations as it pertains to official vehicle preventative maintenance and repair.
• Must have a valid local driver's license and be able to operate different types of vehicles such as utility and passenger vehicles, medium trucks, and forklifts.
• Must be able to interpret shop manuals, parts catalogs and diagrams, and understand technical language of the trade.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and determine the causes of a malfunction and be able to use diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot vehicle problems.
• Must have basic computer skills to use proprietary software, prepare simple reports, and order parts and supplies.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of parts and supplies for armored and non-armored vehicles.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.