The Automotive Worker is located in Waco, Texas and will reports to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor belonging to the Engineering Department. The purpose of the Automotive Worker position is to maintain, repair and modify various types of motor vehicles and small engines, both gasoline and diesel powered.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2023. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Most of the work is performed under tiring conditions, requiring considerable stooping, standing, kneeling and climbing. Considerable muscular effort is expended in lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy components of various mechanical devices worked upon. Regularly required to manually lift equipment and components weighing 20 to 60 pounds. Occasionally will manually lift items weighing 75 pounds and with assistance or with mechanical devices, objects over 100 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is conducted inside and outside, in inclement weather, and on icy, wet, and slippery surfaces. Incumbent is subject to dangers from exposure to toxic fumes, high pressure air and hazardous materials, noise, and ultra-violet rays. It may be necessary for the incumbent to wear personal protective equipment while performing maintenance functions. Frequently is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises.

Education

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: Shanda Spears
• Phone: (737) 900-5629
• Email: [email protected]