Vehicle Mechanic (SPV)

The Vehicle Mechanic (SPV) inspects, repairs, maintains and services military and commercial vehicles and equipment. Carries out all duties in accordance with USAF mandatory requirements. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

1. Conducts Limited Technical Inspections (LTI's) on assigned vehicles, determining the causes of malfunctions, extent of repairs required, parts required and cost of repair.
2. Repairs or replaces parts and assemblies.
3. Realigns and adjusts systems on all aspects of motor vehicles, for instance, gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, steering and braking systems, clutches, fluid flywheels and torque converters, axle hubs and bearings, fuel air and cooling systems, suspension, body work and hydraulic systems.
4. Troubleshoots, calibrates and times, by means of diagrams, manuals, special tools/meters/test equipment, electrical systems, pump meters and injectors, distributors, air conditioning systems and vehicle attachments.
5. Services and carries out preventative maintenance, renewing oils, filters, coolant, belts and lubricants as directed on assigned vehicles.
6. Completes maintenance forms such as work orders, parts request sheets and maintenance sheets.
7. Records data such as hours worked, work performed, speedometer readings and parts used.
8. Conforms to Amentum safety, hazardous materials and quality standards.
9. Ensures all tools, personal protective equipment and clothing issued remain safe, secure and serviceable reporting any deficiencies immediately.
10. Research parts by means of Commercial Manuals, Technical Orders and parts manuals.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Mechanic or designated supervisor.
12. Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Minimum Requirements

1. Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at an intermediate level.
2. Ability to read technical orders and comprehend detailed instructions and be able to diagnose electrical and hydraulic schematics required.
3. Must have training and or experience in Special Purpose Vehicles and 60 & 25 K loaders.
4. Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
5. Will be required to operate material handling equipment and light to heavy military type vehicles.
6. High School diploma or equivalent required.
7. Three years heavy/specialist vehicle mechanic experience required.
8. Evidence of formal technical training, preferably an apprenticeship required.
9. Will be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
10. Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
11. Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.
12. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.