USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Automotive Helper
Mayport, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.61/hr - $24.04/hrThe Department of the Navy is seeking an Automotive Helper for the Auto Skills Department at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The role involves assisting automotive mechanics with maintenance and repairs on combustion powered vehicles, as well as performing various related tasks under supervision.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assists automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles
Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs, worn brake shoes, water pumps, engine gaskets, belts and hoses, etc
Under the direction of the automotive mechanic or higher-grade worker, removes and replaces with standard parts, items such as spark plugs, fan belts, starters, carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, mufflers, tail pipes, etc
Assists in making settings and adjustments such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle and time, and taking up on brakes
May assist higher grade mechanics and workers in making service calls
May be required to operate a light truck or van to answer trouble calls or transport men and materials to and from jobs
May assist with the use of on-board computers and electronic analyzers to help diagnose problems with automatic computer control systems and emission systems
May perform maintenance on lawn cutting equipment, such as cleaning filters, spark plugs, and sharpening blades
Observes environmental, safety and security rules and regulations
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation
Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check
May be required to pass pre-employment examinations
A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities
Required to follow safety procedures and may be required to use safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses, and respirators
Work requires standing, stooping, bending, stretching, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight spaces or tiring and uncomfortable positions
Work requires frequently lifting parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts items 50 pounds or more with mechanical devices or with assistance from other workers
Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above
Specialized experience must demonstrate a basic knowledge of automotive repair such as could be gained at the high school or trade school level
Ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools
Ability to operate a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license is required
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.)
Stability of Federal Civilian Service
People with passion for doing work that matters
Quality of Work Life Balance
Company
USAJOBS
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