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What they do
An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.
$68,841 / year median in California
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Perform a variety of minor repairs and preventive maintenance services on motor vehicles.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Performs minor repairs such as:
check and replace batteries, rotate, repair, and replace tires, wash, polish and clean interiors and exteriors of vehicles. Drain, flush and replace engine, transmission, and differential grease and oils. Performs tune ups on internal combustion engines. Clean and replace oil and air filters. Inspects, repairs and adjusts brakes, replace windshield wipers, and similar minor parts. Assists mechanics on major overhaul jobs by disassembling and cleaning parts. Repairs components such as generators and water pumps, and replacing thermostats, electrical wiring and other items. Maintain tools and equipment, and clean work areas. Transports vehicles to and from outside repair shops as directed. Automotive Worker. CBA Contract. Organizational Controls.Reports to:
MHE Supervisor.Supervises:
N/A.Work Week:
Monday-Friday.Work Hours:
0700-1530.Flex Shifts:
Occasionally.Overtime:
Occasionally.Travel Required:
Possible.- Responsibilities
- + Performs engine tune ups on internal combustion engines.
- Qualifications
- +
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or its equivalent. + Minimum 1-year related experience in the automotive parts field. +Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
+ Knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, and equipment of the motor vehicle mechanic trade. + Knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems of motor vehicles. + Knowledge of the hazards and standard safety precautions of the trade. + Skill in the use of tools and in the operation of equipment employed in motor vehicle repair. + Ability to keep records. + Ability to work from specifications and oral written instructions. + Ability to use basic diagnostic tools such as test lights and multi-meters. + Ability to lift 50 lbs. + Basic computer skills. +Licenses and Certifications:
+ Valid Class C California Driver License. + California Class A Driver's License preferred. +Training Requirements:
+ Equipment Operation and Maintenance. + Hazard Communication. + Oil Pollution, Oil Recycling. + Compressed Gas Cylinders. + Ozone Depleting Substances.Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- + Frequently exposed to dust, extreme heat, and cold due to seasonal changes, and air quality associated with a machine shop and outside environment.
Standing:
continuously.Reaching:
frequently.Walking:
frequently.Stretching:
frequently.Lifting:
occasionally.Pulling:
occasionally.Pushing:
occasionally.Moving:
occasionally.Bending:
frequently.Climbing:
frequently.Stooping:
frequently.Balancing:
frequently.Twisting:
frequently.Kneeling:
frequently.Crouching:
frequently.Crawling:
occasionally. The applicant/employee will be required to demonstrate competency during a forty-five-day probationary period.- Job ID
- 2026-24272
- Work Type
- On-Site
- Pay Range
- $29.82/hour
- Benefits
- CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Company Description
- Work Where it Matters
- Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor.
- For our shareholders,
- AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
- For our government customers,
- AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
- As an AFO employee,
- you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).