Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Overview

The Motor Vehicle Mechanic repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks or tractors. Diagnose, analyze and troubleshoot vehicle malfunctions and repair problems.

• Maintaining and repairing government vehicles.
• Completing maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
• Dispose of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws.
• Stay abreast of latest technology and installation procedures.
• Inspects diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoot, trace, and locate defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
• Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable.
• Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air‑conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters and fuel pumps.
• Utilizes on‑board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment to test automotive computer control and emission systems; assesses and analyzes malfunctions of machinery using microcomputers, calipers, gauges, and other equipment.
• Interacts with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc.
• Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects and replaces worn parts.
• Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components.
• Flushes radiators and replaces anti‑freeze solutions.
• Performs oil changes, checks fluids, diagnoses tread wear, replaces batteries and troubleshoots problems.
• Performs engine tune‑ups.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification in armoring vehicles as directed.
• Repairs automotive locks.
• Based on assignment independently installs new vehicle equipment, such as radios, sirens, wire cages, lights, etc.
• Performs State vehicle safety and emission inspections on owned vehicles.
• Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.
• Estimates cost and labor time for corrective repairs.
• Responds to emergency road calls for disabled vehicles and makes minor adjustments or has the vehicle towed for back for repairs.
• Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work.
• Responds to emails and telephone calls.
• Ensures the necessary provision of vehicles, and support for customers.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact at all levels of management and with subordinate team.
• Works in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple tasks.
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
• Safety responsibilities: enforcement of a safety culture, completing training requirements, participating in emergency response tasks, serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality responsibilities: consistency with Amentum Quality Policy and customer satisfaction, compliance with quality system documents and contracts.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years minimum experience in the problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment, other heavy equipment, and FAV vehicles.
• Must have a valid and current state driver's license.
• Must be knowledgeable of gasoline and diesel vehicle preventive maintenance programs.
• Excellent record of safety operations and working knowledge of safety standards for motor vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the operating systems used in motor vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized and other non‑mechanical systems and how they tie‑in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, equipment, test procedures and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of fleet and training vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and related malfunctions.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, references and…