Vehicle Electrician

Job description / Role

The Vehicle Electrician performs electrical repairs and maintenance to USAF vehicle fleet. 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

- Inspects, tests, repairs and maintains all electrical systems on heavy, light and special purpose vehicles and Materials Handling Equipment (MHE).
- Uses and interprets wiring diagrams, test equipment and special tools.
- Charges and repairs air conditioning systems.
- Conducts Limited Technical Inspections (LTI's) on assigned vehicles, determining the causes of malfunctions, extent of repairs required, parts required and cost of repair.
- Repairs or replaces parts and assemblies.
- 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.
- Troubleshoots, calibrates and times, by means of diagrams, manuals, special tools/meters/test equipment electrical systems, pumps meters and injectors, distributors, air conditioning systems and vehicle attachment.
- Services and carries out preventative maintenance, renewing oils, filters, coolant, belts and lubricants as directed on assigned vehicles.
- Maintains and stores out-load items (wet and dry charged batteries, electrolyte, battery clamps and other required equipment).
- Keeps a stock of charged batteries at the levels laid down in Performance Work Statement (PWS) and as directed by the supervisor.
- Maintains the battery charging room.
- Research parts by means of the Federal Logistics (FEDLOG), Technical Orders and parts manuals.
- Checks all safety equipment - eyewash stations, showers, first aid kits and emergency exits on charge weekly and reports faults to Chief Mechanic.
- Observes Amentum Safety, Environmental and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) procedures followed explicitly.
- Fits and removes batteries to vehicles on receipt or out-load.
- Completes work orders with work done and hours worked.
- Reports worn or broken tools to the Chief Mechanic and identifies new tools required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

- Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at a beginner level.
- Must be capable of understanding safety instructions, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
- Able to read technical orders and comprehend detailed instructions required.
- Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
- May be required to operate material handling equipment.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Three years' experience as a vehicle electrician required.
- Evidence of formal training preferably an apprenticeship in electrical engineering required.
- Will be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
- Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
- Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

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About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.