Automotive Worker

Beale AFB, CaliforniaFull-timePosted Oct 21, 2026

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Auto Hobby Shop, Beale AFB, CA. This role is for Regular Full-Time employment, offering benefits and ensuring a minimum of 35 hours of work weekly, with the possibility of working up to 40 hours per week Frequent standing, bending, stooping, crawling, and working under vehicles and working in tight spaces.

Frequently lifts, handles, and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Cleans, reinstalls, and replaces parts or components and systems, to include fouled spark plugs, leaky wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, and worn brake shoes. Determines when various parts should be cleaned and/or replaced. Provides basic instruction in the techniques of engine tune-up. Assures that the work performed by patrons or self conforms to specifications in appropriate repair manuals.

Demonstrates knowledge of repair processes and competency in the use of common hand tools, such as wrenches, pliers, brake tools, ignition tools, screwdrivers, etc. Maintains clean and orderly workplace and monitors patrons to ensure proper use and clean up of equipment and area. When workload or situation demands, locates worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual check or use of a small variety of test equipment; for example, timing lights, feeler gauges, and circuit testers.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/View. Questionnaire/13098285

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/28/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered engines and automotive equipment.

This experience must have provided a thorough knowledge of and the ability to remove, replace, clean, and install parts, components and accessories; determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced; basic understanding of electricity and hydraulics and the skill to make adjustments and settings; basic understanding of on-board computer diagnostic systems, and other test equipment; skill in using basic automotive tools; read and interpret parts manuals and manufacturer's repair manuals.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.

S.

Education

program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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