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PeopleTec

Defense contractor: engineering, cybersecurity, program support.

Automotive Technician

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStarke, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience as a Service Technician or Automotive Technician.
  • At least 12 months of experience or training using common hand and power tools and a variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
  • Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories.
  • A basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to vehicles, and the ability to replace, fit, install, and adjust components.
  • Understanding of the makeup and operation of maintained systems and their interrelationships.
  • Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers’ repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
  • Experience using hand and power tools to replace and repair parts.
  • Ability to use diagnostic equipment and basic experience performing routine automotive maintenance tasks.
  • Ability to travel to different locations, with travel of 10% or less, and to perform TDY.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • High school diploma or GED and ASE certification.
  • Ability to work for extended periods in tiring or uncomfortable positions, including standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and working in tight compartments or awkward positions.
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted, exert similar effort pushing and positioning parts and equipment, and move heavier items with assistance or lifting devices.
  • Ability to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights when required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform automotive services on a variety of Army motor vehicles.
  • Annotate service support work on the appropriate service documents.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance according to Army technical manuals.
  • Complete maintenance and repair documentation.
  • Track parts usage and maintenance history.
  • Use Army maintenance management systems and work orders.
  • Change oil, filters, fluids, belts, and hoses; lubricate moving parts and inspect components for wear.
  • Conduct safety inspections and operational checks.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems using diagnostic computers, scan tools, multimeters, and testing equipment.
  • Identify causes of vehicle malfunctions and recommend repairs.
  • Repair or replace engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, and driveline components.
  • Service diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles.
  • Repair electrical systems, batteries, alternators, starters, and wiring.
  • Perform welding and fabrication when required.
  • Follow Army technical manuals and maintenance standards.
  • Adhere to environmental and hazardous-material handling procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and use proper personal protective equipment.
  • Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
  • Assist higher-graded mechanics with repair or overhaul of major systems, including internal combustion and turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy-duty driveline systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
  • Make routine repairs by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components.
  • Perform work according to technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies.
  • Determine causes of mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and basic test equipment, including compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges.
  • Determine whether parts should be cleaned, adjusted, or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.

About the Company

PeopleTec

Defense contractor: engineering, cybersecurity, program support.

PeopleTec is an employee-owned defense contractor based in Huntsville, Alabama that provides specialized technical services to the U.S. defense and federal sectors. It delivers engineering, cybersecurity, and program support as both a prime and subcontractor to DoD entities, winning government contracts that cover the full lifecycle of defense programs. Core offerings include systems engineering, software development, test and evaluation, mission operations support, logistics, modeling and simulation, rapid prototyping, cyber defense, threat intelligence, and data fusion. Its goal is to help warfighters and federal agencies maintain readiness and effectiveness by delivering dependable, technically skilled services across the full spectrum of defense programs.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
Founded
2005

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