Automotive Worker

Automotive Worker

Performs non-complex maintenance, repair and modification functions under the direct supervision of the team Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Automotive Worker on common equipment; basic structural repair and fabrication of small assemblies; and the removal and installation of access panels, components and accessories. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Assists mechanic in servicing, adjusting and replaces parts such as tracks and batteries and filters using common hand tools. Removes inspection plates and panels; cowling, engine covers, floor boards; and related items to provide access for inspection and repair.  Replaces items when work is completed. Performs routine duties such as furnishing materials; tools and supplies to mechanic; lifting and holding materials in place during maintenance operation; cleaning interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions. Fills fuel tanks and cells and oil reservoirs and lubricate using grease gun.  Washes and cleans contract units as directed. 

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Work is performed in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated, is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruises from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers in shop area. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.  Frequently lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally in excess of 45 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. 
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of one (1) year wheel or track vehicle repair work experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
• Must be able  to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card or Rapid Gate, if required.
• Must be available to work any shift.   Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed .
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

Please note:

Work on this contract is performed at the Red River Army Depot. Access to the Depot requires all covered individuals to be registered with the United States Selective Service.

For more specific information on registering, please visit:

Selective Service System

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