Successful candidates must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities through a combination of education, training, and experience.
Electrical/ignition systems: Terminology, characteristics, and operation of alternators, batteries, voltage regulators, starter motors, ignition and lighting systems, indicating devices, electronic computer-enhanced components, sensors, and starting aids.
Fuel systems: Fuel delivery systems and related assemblies such as fuel pumps, turbochargers, superchargers, intercoolers, and fuel injectors, and how the fuel system interfaces with electronic controls.
Emission control systems: Operation of emission control systems as they relate to overall engine operation, performance specifications, and environmental quality regulations.
Engine systems: Engine valves, piston assemblies, engine bearings, cylinders, cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, crankshaft assemblies, compression ignition, and cooling systems.
Power train systems: Clutches, universal joints, manual and computer-enhanced automatic transmissions, differentials, and drive axles.
Suspension systems: Standard and computerized/air-controlled suspension, standard and power-assisted steering, wheel alignment systems, and steering geometry.
Braking systems: Air and hydraulically actuated braking components such as cylinders, valves, linkage, calipers, sensors, control modules, and anti-lock brake systems.
Technical reference materials: Read, comprehend, and interpret technical information such as illustrated parts breakdowns, checklists, flow charts, electronic media, and schematics.
Troubleshooting and diagnosis: Observe, test, analyze, and isolate sources of trouble in electrical/electronic systems, engine, power train, fuel delivery, suspension, and braking systems using appropriate test equipment.
Automotive test equipment: Proficiency with electrical/electronic diagnostic equipment such as voltage/amperage testers (VAT), multimeters (VOM), test lights, scanners, and gas analyzers.
Mechanical test equipment and hand tools: Proficiency with tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pressure gauges.
Minor repairs: Replace parts or make adjustments to electrical/ignition, emissions, fuel delivery, engine, suspension, power train, braking, intake, exhaust, and starting aid systems.
Major repairs: Overhaul or rebuild power train, engine, fuel delivery, suspension, and braking systems or their components.
Valid state driver's license from the state in which you live at the time of appointment.
Safe driving record, demonstrated and maintained.
At least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger, in the U.S. or its possessions or territories, or on U.S. military installations worldwide.
Must successfully complete Vehicle Familiarization and Safe Operation training, including demonstrating the ability to safely drive the type of vehicle used on the job.
Must successfully complete Postal Service Test 943 and Test 944 to demonstrate knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and make minor and major repairs to automotive systems.
Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position efficiently.
May be required to complete prescribed training course(s) prior to reassignment or promotion.
Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language, with or without a reasonable disability accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act.
Employment is conditional upon meeting medical suitability, general eligibility and suitability, and background check requirements, even if you are allowed to begin working first.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
All U.S. citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, and citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance to the United States.
Current career Postal Service employees are not eligible to apply to this posting.
If a complete background check cannot be performed due to residency outside the U.S., the individual will be ineligible for Postal employment.