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AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Global Strike Command
This job announcement has closed

Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Auto Skills Center at F. E. Warren AFB, WY.

This position is considered Flexible with a guarantee of 0.00 hours, but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. You may be required to work some weekends. Flexible employees are not eligible for leave or benefits.

The starting pay for this position is set by Federal pay setting regulations at $24.42 per hour.


Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/03/2025 to 07/14/2025
Salary
$24.42 to - $28.49 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 10
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Warren AFB, WY
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-4ZFSW862246
Control number
838079500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and overhauls complex major components and systems of combustion-powered automotive vehicles
  • Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in diesel, electric, and gasoline powered vehicles (i.e., trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, and other mechanical equipment used in utility work)
  • Sharpens mower blades
  • Disassembles motors and performs general overhauling
  • Grinds valves
  • Repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, and high-pressure pumps and valves
  • Installs and adjusts brakes
  • Installs batteries, tires, wiring, and glass
  • Welds and may do some machining work in making fitting used in maintenance equipment
  • Interprets and applies manufacturers' repair manuals and technical specifications
  • Maintains a preventive maintenance program on all equipment purchases, repaired parks and replacement supplies
  • Maintains a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory
  • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment
  • Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing
  • Uses and maintains hand and power tools
  • Maintains records and documents actions
  • Complies with environmental directives pertaining to handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste
Physical Effort: Must be able to frequently lift, and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally, objects weighing over 50 pounds.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12744772

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a Tier 1 NACI background investigation with favorable results..
  • This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
  • This position has been identified as a drug Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/14/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

  • Requires working knowledge of maintenance equipment and automotive mechanics, skill in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools, and various types of mechanical repair
  • Knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment is required
  • Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records
  • Must be able to follow written and/or oral instructions, work orders, and specifications related to maintenance of equipment and vehicles

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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