Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Location and Schedule

Oak Ridge, Tennessee – Department of Energy. Full‑time, day shift.

$23.64 per hour.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & short‑term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, 12 paid vacation days at start of employment
• Paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance after 1 year and potential scholarships for dependents
• Professional development, certifications, training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full‑time employees

Motor Vehicle Mechanic supports the Vehicle Maintenance Facility, ensuring safe operation, quality assurance, and efficient repair of a variety of equipment, including passenger vehicles, light and heavy trucks, trailers, and specialized support vehicles.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections, overhauls, and repairs on automotive and engineering equipment.
• Diagnose issues and determine repair extent, replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, engine parts, valves, carburetors, transmissions, fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
• Use hoists, wrenches, gauges, cutting torches, grinding wheels, and other specialized tools.
• Read and interpret prints, electrical diagrams, and maintenance instructions.
• Maintain accurate replacement and repair records.
• Ensure proper charging and disposal of parts, and properly store returned items.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping in the facility.
• Comply with Quality Assurance Programs and all applicable federal, state, DOE, corporate and site regulations.
• Participate in worker involvement for hazard identification and control planning.

• CDL Class A preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years automotive maintenance experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Must complete one ASE certification per year until title of Master Mechanic is achieved; master title must be maintained thereafter.

• Ability to lift or move up to 70 pounds.
• Capable of reaching, kneeling, walking, standing, and repetitive motion for extended periods.
• May require climbing in and out of vehicles and stair use.
• Must work effectively under pressure for extended periods.

• Valid state driver’s license and maintenance of coverage by Tessera insurance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances and installation access.
• Background check and E‑Verify.
• Real‑ driver’s license or acceptable alternative (U.S. passport, military ) for federal installation access.
• DOE pre‑employment medical examination and drug screening.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women, Minority, Veteran, Disabled – and participates in E‑Verify. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and are encouraged to request accommodations.