Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper

Job Description:

Cleans, inspects and performs light maintenance on light duty motor vehicles.  Assists in the pick-up and delivery of test vehicles.  Drives specified routes to collect on road data. Assists mechanics and engineers with other garage and lab related tasks as requested.  Maintains vehicles service records, inventory of automotive parts, fluids, cleaning supplies and equipment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

Required: High School graduate. Minimum of 5 years of relative experience in an automotive industry related business.  Requires experience with inventory control, ordering of materials, stocking, and storing of automotive related items.

Experience with vehicle cleaning, oil changes, tire repair and basic vehicle maintenance, repair or restoration.  

Proficient in use personal computers and tablets and some experience with use of MS Word, Excell and Outlook office applications.

Ability to drive light duty commercial trucks and manual transmission vehicles.

Must have extensive customer service and support work experience.  Some past experience in work place safety programs.  Well organized individual that enjoys multi-tasking on daily basis

Must currently have less than 4 points on driving record and without DUI/Visibly Impaired or Reckless Driving charges for the past 5 years.

Desirable:

Vehicle knowledge and or experience with driving test vehicles.  CDL “A” License

Prior experience in vehicle or engine related instrumentation installation.

Some experience with major vehicle repairs and passion of working with motor vehicles.

State of Michigan Certifications Auto Repair

       

Compensation Details:

$24.92

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

10/27/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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