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United States Army Installation Management Command

Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-05

Department of the Army · Fort Drum, New York

Salary
$20.82 - $24.29 per hour
Pay grade
NA-5
Schedule
Intermittent
Appointment
Intermittent
Opened
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Nov 11, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Not Required
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
O2NAFBN-26-13033888

Who may apply: Open to the public

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Summary

This position is located at the Automotive Skills Center within the Business Operations Division. Join our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services and recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will NOT be paid.

Duties

  • Assists senior mechanics in performing comprehensive maintenance and repairs on a variety of combustion-powered vehicles.
  • Performs removal and replacement of standard automotive parts such as spark plugs, belts, hoses, brake shoes, water pumps, and mufflers under direct supervision.
  • Aids in making crucial vehicle settings and adjustments, including setting engine idle and timing, adjusting brakes, and gapping spark plugs.
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment by strictly observing all environmental, safety, and security protocols.
  • Utilizes standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools to complete repairs and maintenance tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: possess a high school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION), AND possess creditable job related experience in automotive repair (MUST BE DISCOVERABLE IN YOUR RESUME), AND possess six (6) months of progressively general experience AND a minimum of six (6) months of specialized experience in automotive work (MUST BE CLEARY IDENTIFIED WITH "MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY" IN YOUR RESUME), AND have basic knowledge of automotive repair, AND ability to use standard and metric automotive hand and powered tools, AND ability to operate a motor vehicle. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, ensure that your resume and application materials clearly demonstrate that you meet all qualifications listed in the job announcement and questionnaire.

Education

Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent from a trade school (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)

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