Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-05
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Job Summary
Summary
This position is located at USAG Vicenza-MWR Auto Skills Center - Caserma Ederle Vicenza.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- Assists automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles.
- Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing replacing adjusting or cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs worn brake shoes water pumps engine gaskets belts and hoses etc.
- Under the direct supervision of the automotive mechanic or higher grade worker removes and replaces with standard parts items such as spark plugs fan belts starters carburetors fuel pumps water pumps mufflers tail pipes etc.
- Assists in making settings and adjustments such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points gaping spark plugs setting engine idle and time and taking up on brakes.
- Observes environmental safety and security rules and regulations.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Work requires standing stooping bending stretching crawling under vehicles and working in tight spaces or tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts items 50 pounds or more with mechanical devices or with assistance from other workers.
- Required to follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves ear protectors and safety glasses and exercise proper handling of equipment and hazardous materials to avoid serious injury in the work area.
- Continually exposed to dirt drafts noise dust grease and to the potential for burns chemical irritations shocks bruises cuts and strains.
- Usually works indoors on concrete surfaces occasionally works outside under adverse weather conditions.
- Must be willing and able to work a rotating schedule. Work schedule: Tues-Thurs 1100-1900; Fri-Sat 0900-1700.
- Incumbent must possess Mission Soggiorno.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
- Applicant must have completed high school or the equivalent in a trade school. Creditable job related experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
- Must have 6 months of progressively general experience plus a minimum of 6 months of specialized experience in general automotive work.
- Possess a CDL (C Drivers License). A copy of your CDL must be uploaded with your application under license.
Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager. All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager.
Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area of Consideration
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within the local commuting area. The local commuting area defined as within 100 km (60 miles) of Vicenza Italy. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 1500 CET on 02/09/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week - whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time regular part-time and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
- Foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) incentives and differentials will not be paid.
- Employment overseas provides a lot of additional benefits and entitlements. For information please contact Ops 1-Europe Recruitment Branch at
- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program. For more information go to Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Before you apply take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
- Inside you will find helpful tips insights and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
- Click this URL to view the kit: Employment Eligibility
U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Construction Experience
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Pipe Threading
- Heavy Lifting
- Sanitation
- Rear Loader Truck
- Power Tools
- Manufacturing
