Motor Vehicle Mechanic (Wheel Shop)

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses the source of trouble and determines the extent of repairs required.
• Replaces worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts.
• Grinds and adjusts valves.
• Rebuilds carburetors.
• Overhauls transmissions.
• Repairs fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
• Determines exact nature and extent of repairs required and performs major and minor overhaul and repair on engines, power transmissions, suspension, steering and braking operational systems and related electrical, fuel, hydraulic, wheel and engine assemblies.
• Uses specialized testing equipment such as compression testers, spring compression testers, motor analyzers, test benches and dynamometers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs component malfunctions during final testing.
• Uses and proficiently operates various type measuring devices used to determine parameters of overhaul inspection points required for overhauled components.
• Absorbs and completes assigned work in time allotted using Technical Manual’s, Lube Orders and Technical Bulletins.
• Directs work of junior and helper mechanics as required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience in vehicle maintenance as the worker, helper or apprentice level.
• Experience with Military Vehicle’s and the Army Maintenance System is a plus.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare: 5.09
• Vacation, holiday and sick leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.
• SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.

Schedule

On-Site

Pay

Pay Range: 32.24

Company Description

Work Where it Matters Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs. As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.