AUTO WORKER

This position is located with the Auto Skills Center at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.
Incumbent makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective automotive parts or components such as replacing sensors, water pumps, spark plugs, brake shoes, mufflers, radiator caps, condensers, engine gaskets, and a variety of belts and hoses.
Why Choose MCCS? Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections and opportunities for you to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career, and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime.
We provide our Marines, Sailors, and their families with everyday services and support.
We believe in serving those who serve.
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Major Duties What To Expect Adjusts brakes, transmission linkages, engine idle, voltage and current control valves, sensing valves, expansion valves, and pressure regulator valves.
Cleans or replaces filters, screens, battery cables and clamps, engine components, and heating and cooling devices.
Flushes radiators and replaces anti-freeze solutions.
Aligns front ends by adjusting caster, camber, and setting toe-in.
Locates worn or poorly adjusted parts through visual and auditory checks, and through use of a small variety of test equipment such as test lamps, timing lights, multimeters, tachometers, and dwell meters.
May use vehicle on-board computers to help diagnose problems, and electronic analyzers to test automotive computer control systems and emission systems.
Observes established safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and requirements.
Operates vehicles to test repair and move around facility.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.
Takes action to solve problems quickly.
Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of various techniques for removing, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories such as filters, radiators, engine thermostats, wheel cylinders, universal joints, wheel bearings, springs, shock absorbers, mufflers, components of heating and air conditioning systems, brake components, catalytic converters, clutch assemblies, carburetors, and suspension components including lower control am1s, struts, constant velocity joints and stabilizer arms.
Ability to determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced with standard parts.
Basic understanding of on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment.
Ability to test automotive computer control systems and emission systems.
Skill in using basic tools and operating equipment common to the occupation.
Basic understanding of makeup and operation of various individual automotive systems.
Must have valid driver's license.
Responsibilitv: Work is assigned orally or through work orders by the supervisor or a higher graded worker, indicating the nature of the problem.
lncumbcnt selects tools, decides on techniques and carries out assignments.
Obtains standard parts.
Routine repair and maintenance duties are accomplished independently.
Assistance is provided by supervisor or higher graded worker when standard procedures fail to correct the problem or when assigned more complex repairs.
Completed work is checked for compliance with instructions, specifications, and standard shop practices.
Phvsical Effort: Work is often performed in tiring, awkward and uncomfortable positions.
Frequent standing, bending, stooping and crawling.
Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.
Working Conditions: Exposed to drafts, noise, fumes, dirt, dust and grease.
Works with automotive fluids that may cause chemical irritations.
Must wear issued protective gear.
How To Apply Step 1: All applications MUST be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.
usmc-mccs.
org.
Go to this site, find the job, and apply.
Step 2: Submit application and/or upload resume at the above website.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible, and accurate.
HR will not modify applications, resumes, or add missing attachments.
To return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy Closing Statement GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation.
The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.
donhr.
navy.
mil/NoFearAct.
asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).
For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002.
Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace.
The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.
Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.