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Light Vehicle Technician (Levels I, II, & III)

Amentum • Remote (United States) • 2w ago

Position Responsibilities:

Inspects, services and repairs light vehicles, snowmobiles and equipment according to schedule.

Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults.

Maintains detailed and accurate records on inspections completed and work performed.

Operates shop equipment including welders, compressors, presses and wheel alignment equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and service.

Operates recovery vehicle and performs recovery functions, sometimes outdoors in extreme environmental conditions.

Performs quality work in a timely manner and accurately records that work.

Complies with all Environmental Safety and Health and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.

Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority.

May work days, nights, or swing shifts depending on operational needs.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

High School diploma or GED

Technician Level I:

A minimum of two years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.

Technician Level II:

A minimum of four years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair required; or three years’ experience with maintenance and repair in addition to one summer or winter Antarctic deployment working as a light vehicle technician I.

Technician Level III:

A minimum of seven years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to pass an oral examination consisting of 10+ questions pertaining to mechanical systems, electrical and computer systems, as well as other facets of equipment repair (only required for Level 3)

Preferred:

A minimum of one season experience working on vehicles in Antarctica highly preferred.

Two years training at a technical school

Car dealership experience on a broad range of vehicles, specifically Ford

Previous experience with remote polar operations

ASE certifications, and dealership certifications a plus.

Physical and/or Other Requirements:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.

Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

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