Motor Vehicle Mechanic

About the role

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and motivated Motor Vehicle Mechanic with a positive attitude. Typical duties include but are not limited to performing preventive maintenance inspections, overhauls, and repairs on various types of vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections, overhauls, and repairs on automotive and engineering equipment including passenger-carrying vehicles, light and heavy trucks, trailers, Safeguards Transporter Trailer, Armored Tractors, Escort Vehicles, Support Vehicles, and other equipment.
• Diagnose the source of trouble and determine the extent of repairs required; replace worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grind and adjust valves; rebuild carburetors; overhaul transmissions; and repair fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
• Use operator hoists, wrenches, gauges, cutting torches, grinding wheels, and other general or specialized machines, gauges, and tools.
• Ensure accurate and efficient replacement of parts and make repairs and/or adjustments to equipment.
• Maintain accurate records required during performance of job duties.
• Ensure that all parts used are properly charged and that exchanged items are turned in to the storeroom or properly disposed of.
• Responsible for safe operations and proper care of materials, tools, and equipment, and the maintenance of good housekeeping in the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
• Ensure compliance to applicable Quality Assurance Programs.
• Participate in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.

Qualifications

• CDL A preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Automotive Maintenance or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Must complete one ASE Certification per year until the title of Master Mechanic is achieved, once the title of Master Mechanic is obtained it must be maintained thereafter.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• 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.
• Able to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements

• A Valid State Driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance company.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is 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

Pay

• $23.64 - $23.64 per hour

Schedule

• Full-Time, Day Shift

Additional Information

• 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 to our employees.
• To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application. Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.
• 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.
• Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify