U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria Automotive Mechanic Jobs in Nigeria

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria Automotive Mechanic Jobs in Nigeria

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (48 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Duties

Basic Function: Incumbent serves as a Maintenance Mechanic in General Services Office / Motor pool (GSO). Responsible for the daily operation of vehicle maintenance and automotive service scheduling.

Provides quality control for major maintenance on vehicles and performing basic on-site maintenance on vehicles.

Performs major and minor overhaul and repair work to engines, transmissions, brake systems, springs, shocks absorbers, steering mechanisms, electrical, fuel and hydraulic systems, wheel assemblies, and other vehicles components.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an automotive mechanic with auto electrical experience is required.

Job Knowledge: Good working knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting practices, commercial and local market costs for parts and supplies, local dealerships and maintenance facilities for specialized auto servicing and repairs is required. Good working knowledge of USG regulations as it pertains to official vehicle preventative maintenance and repair is required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required.

Vocational automotive repair training, journeyman mechanic, or apprenticeship certification is required.

Language: Level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking in English is required.


Skills and Abilities:

Must hold a valid Nigeria driver’s license and be able to operate different types of vehicles such as utility and passenger vehicles, medium trucks, and forklifts. Must be able to interpret shop manuals, parts catalogs and diagrams, and

understand technical language of the trade.

Must be able to troubleshoot and determine the causes of a malfunction and be able to use diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot vehicle problems.

Must have basic computer skills to use proprietary software and prepare simple reports.


Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO):

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.


For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.


The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria Automotive Mechanic Jobs in Nigeria


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