Summary
This position is located at the Automotive Skills Center within the Business Operations Division. Join our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services and recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will NOT be paid.
Responsibilities
Assists senior mechanics in performing comprehensive maintenance and repairs on a variety of combustion-powered vehicles.
Performs removal and replacement of standard automotive parts such as spark plugs, belts, hoses, brake shoes, water pumps, and mufflers under direct supervision.
Aids in making crucial vehicle settings and adjustments, including setting engine idle and timing, adjusting brakes, and gapping spark plugs.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by strictly observing all environmental, safety, and security protocols.
Utilizes standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools to complete repairs and maintenance tasks efficiently.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: possess a high school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION), AND possess creditable job related experience in automotive repair (MUST BE DISCOVERABLE IN YOUR RESUME), AND possess six (6) months of progressively general experience AND a minimum of six (6) months of specialized experience in automotive work (MUST BE CLEARY IDENTIFIED WITH "MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY" IN YOUR RESUME), AND have basic knowledge of automotive repair, AND ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools, AND ability to operate a motor vehicle. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, ensure that your resume and application materials clearly demonstrate that you meet all qualifications listed in the job announcement and questionnaire.
Education
Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
Benefits
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.