MINIMUM POSITION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum of five (5) years specific experience in vehicle maintenance operations, supervision, inspection, Quality Assurance (QA) and related areas.
• Must also possess superb mechanical skills, as well as master knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatic systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent training & experience.
• Ability to read and write English is required.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Candidate should be other country national (OCN) or local national (LN).
• Possess a valid driver’s license, passport from their country have ability to obtain any visa required.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Troubleshoots and performs maintenance on internal combustion engines and accessories, power trains, and vehicle chassis components on a military installation. This position is in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) and is located at Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield (AAAF).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance checks and service.
• Prepares vehicles for operation under abnormal conditions by sealing, waterproofing, and servicing and special fuel and lubricants.
• Performs maintenance to correct malfunctions of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems or components.
• Tests and operates vehicles and equipment as required and observes for evidence of abnormal operation.
• Operates, or assists in the operation of, track vehicles in conjunction with maintenance and recovery operation.
• Interprets schematic diagrams.
• Provide vehicle services (management and maintenance) and ground transportation services.
• Provide for efficient and economical operation and maintenance of the vehicle fleet.
• Ensure that all vehicles released from vehicle maintenance shop shall meet standards.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.
• Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.
• Ensure vehicles placed in short term storage such as NMCS and vehicles awaiting disposition instructions are properly protected from the weather/environment and inspected a minimum of once every 30 calendar days.
• Utilize recovery assets for authorized customers that have broken down across the island.