Automotive Mechanic - Regional Grounds

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Sports & Fitness (N921) Branch; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH), Honolulu, HI. The purpose of this position is to provide automotive mechanic assistance to the Regional Grounds.

Duties

Summary of Duties: Performs one or more of the following duties: Work involves troubleshooting, repairing, and/or overhauling major components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials, and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, and other assemblies. Tears down, adjusts, repairs, reassembles, and runs operational checks on components of these systems following instructions contained in technical manuals. Isolates and repairs complex malfunctions which are often difficult to trace by a combination of visual and auditory examinations, and uses a wide variety of test equipment such as computerized engine analyzers, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and special feeler and dial gauges. Disassembles, repairs, replaces, reconditions, and rebuilds components of the various systems and make independent judgments based on specifications in technical manuals and on accepted trade practices. Observes safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and requirements. Operates vehicles to test repair and move around facility. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. Skills and Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of complex major automobile systems and assemblies to troubleshoot and repair systems such as: gasoline and diesel engines; automatic and manual transmissions and gear reduction systems; transaxles; drive line and rear axle assemblies including electrical, air, vacuum, or mechanically controlled differentials; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; carbureted and electronic fuel injection systems; exhaust and emission control systems; conventional and power steering mechanisms and hydraulic power-assist systems; and other systems of similar complexity. Ability to troubleshoot and replace standard electronic components of systems. Ability to interpret and apply manufacturer's repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals. Skill in the use of hand/power tools, and electronic test equipment. A valid driver's license is required.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

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