Motor Vehicle Mechanic

The Motor Vehicle Mechanic diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls components and assemblies of standard and non-standard tactical vehicles. Daily tasks including the following: Diagnosing and troubleshooting the source of unscheduled maintenance repairs required, performing Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), performing authorized modifications and fabrication repairs, performing repairs and/or replacement of all components within the powertrain, drivetrain, suspension, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, braking, cooling, fuel, and body systems. In general, the work of a Motor Vehicle Mechanic requires a combination of training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship, relevant military experience, or equivalent.
Relevant military experience includes a familiarity with the following TACOM-supported equipment: High-Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Palletized Loading System (PLS), Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR), Logistics Vehicle System (LVS), All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV), Military Motorcycle Replacement (MILMO), Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicles (MRAP), and the trailer systems for each variant. Experience in Heavy Equipment and Utilities (generators and forklifts) is also relevant.