Lead Automotive Technician

Position Information  Non-Scheduled Days:
Saturday, Sunday
the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance
Programs as well as Flexible Spending Program to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care)
We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.
unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. S. military installations worldwide.

Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation
Serves as a working group leader for lower level technicians and mechanics in a vehicle maintenance facility or an auxiliary
garage; personally performs the most complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal
fleet; systems, parts, components, assemblies; including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled
Performs various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring
schematics to determine operational difficulties, drivability problems and evaluates performance efficiency.
Conducts road tests before and after maintenance and repairs;
Conducts vehicle inspections, determines necessary repairs, annotates established estimated repair time (ERT); and schedules work for individual employees or a group of employees engaged in vehicle maintenance.
Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections.
Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of
specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
Maintains, prepares and updates vehicle maintenance records, annotates repairs, labor hours and other relevant data.
Assists in training personnel in the repair of vehicles and the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
Personally observes and monitors compliance of established safety practices and procedures of vehicle maintenance
complies with all postal, local, state, and federal environmental regulations and policies.
Serves as a working group leader for lower level technicians and mechanics in a vehicle maintenance facility or an auxiliary
garage; personally performs the most complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal
fleet; levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in automotive components or systems refers to a proficiency in observing,
testing, analyzing, and isolating sources of trouble in automotive systems or their components, such as, electrical/electronic
systems, engine, power train, fuel delivery, suspension, and braking systems through the use of appropriate automotive test
equipment.

Ability to use automotive test equipment refers to the knowledge of, and proficiency with, various types of electrical/electronic
diagnostic test equipment, such as voltage/amperage testers (VAT), multimeters (VOM), test lights, scanners, gas analyzers,
Ability to make minor and major repairs to automotive components or systems refers to a proficiency in replacing parts,
making adjustments, and rebuilding automotive systems or their components, such as electrical/ignition, emissions, fuel
Ability to prepare paperwork refers to the ability to record information and data to complete forms, such as parts requests and
as it relates to the operation of a facility.

the duties of the position to include the test and repair of electrical/electronic and mechanical problems using the appropriate
diagnostic equipment and/or procedure.

Ability to work without (immediate) supervision refers to the ability to perform safely and efficiently the duties of the position,
such as planning and executing work activities without direct supervision.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants who qualify under this standard may be required to satisfactorily complete a prescribed training course(s) prior to
complete the required Vehicle Familiarization and Safe Operation training, including demonstration of the ability to safely
S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

Employment Type:

Full Time
Bonus/Commission:
No