Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-

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

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

• 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.

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

• possess a high school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION), AND
• possess creditable job related experience in automotive repair (MUST BE DISCOVERABLE IN YOUR RESUME), AND
• possess six (6) months of progressively general experience AND a minimum of six (6) months of specialized experience in automotive work (MUST BE CLEARY IDENTIFIED WITH "MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY" IN YOUR RESUME), AND
• have basic knowledge of automotive repair, AND
• ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools, AND
• ability to operate a motor vehicle.

PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, ensure that your resume and application materials clearly demonstrate that you meet all qualifications listed in the job announcement and questionnaire.

Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)

This is a Standing Register job announcement creating a pool of qualified applicants. To be considered in the first round of applicants, please apply by 8/17/2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST
. We will consider applications received after this date on an as-needed basis.

This job is open to U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who meet these requirements:

• You must live within 100 miles of Fort Drum, NY, AND
• If you are a Non-U.S. National, you 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.
  
  Note:
  
  Overseas military installations are not considered U.S. territories.

Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) are included in this area of consideration.

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