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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Mechanic

Automotive Mechanical Repair & MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeBig Spring, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Two years of experience in motor vehicle maintenance and repair work are required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Certification(s) from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence may be required.
  • A Safety Inspector license may be required.
  • Knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance and repair techniques, safety practices, and safety principles is required.
  • Skill in using tools, machines, and testing instruments for vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance is required.
  • The ability to follow instructions and locate and diagnose defective mechanical operations is required.
  • The ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department is required.

Responsibilities

  • Exchange, rebuild, and overhaul motors, transmissions, carburetors, and other motor vehicle components and systems; check and repair electrical and cooling systems.
  • Perform oil and filter changes, transmission service, brake and suspension repair, schedule tire installation and repair, perform wheel alignments, diagnose and repair air conditioning, conduct state vehicle inspections, and carry out other maintenance activities.
  • Perform minor engine tune-ups and make required adjustments to motors and engines.
  • Perform motor vehicle body repair and touch-up painting.
  • Perform safety and emissions inspections.
  • Test motors and engines for satisfactory performance.
  • Install aftermarket accessories and equipment.
  • Maintain records of work performed and parts used.
  • Use onboard or handheld electronic diagnostic equipment and specialized tools to isolate and adjust malfunctions.
  • Perform related work as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional technical courses in motor vehicle maintenance and repair are preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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