Position Summary:
As our nation navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, CBP is committed to delivering our mission to safeguard America’s borders and enable legitimate trade and travel. Staffing mission critical positions remains a high priority. Be reassured that CBP is still hiring, despite potential hiring process step delays due to restrictions to in-person activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing basic preventive maintenance on heavy vehicles and equipment;
- Troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, adjusting, and performing operational checks on a wide variety of major components and systems;
- Diagnosing computer problems affecting engine performance, troubleshooting engine mechanical status, and identifying engine status using four-gas engine analyzer;
- Performing troubleshooting tests and techniques using a wide variety of test equipment, inspections, and auditory tests.
- Completing repairs and adjustments in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and ensuring vehicle systems function in accordance with safety regulations;
- Making independent judgements and determining the type and extent of repairs needed, and completing repairs with little or no checks during their progress or upon completion;
- Machining/resurfacing brake drums/rotors, testing braking systems, and repairing/rebuilding braking systems;
- Performing the work of the position without more than normal supervision: working independently, making decisions, exercising initiative and plans, and accepting job responsibility;
- Identifying and diagnosing body or frame problems.
- Safely performing required tasks of maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
- Troubleshooting, inspecting, and replacing: belts, pulleys, fans, clutches and tension system, charging systems, fuel systems, exhaust systems, transmissions, and major and minor engine components;
Required Education & Experience:
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and use technical reference material, troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions, and use test equipment;
- Knowledge of vehicle HVAC systems, power train systems, suspension and steering systems, and braking systems;
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements, hazardous materials and waste – use, dangers, handling, storage and disposal.
- Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process;
- Ability to make major and minor repairs, and ability to prepare and maintain paperwork;
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
- You may be required to pass a background investigation
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
- Knowledge of electrical/ignition systems, fuel systems, emission control systems, internal engines components, cooling systems, and engine lubrication systems;