Automotive Mechanic, All Interested Applicants

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time ( 48 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of a conditional offer of employment.

Salary: (XOF) CFA6,341,602 – (XOF) CFA6,341,602/Per Year

Series/Grade: LE – 1020 – 5

Agency: Embassy Bamako

Position Info:

Location: Bamako, ML

Close Date: (MM/DD/YYYY) 12/18/2023

Duties

Serves as a Maintenance Mechanic in General Services Office / Motor pool (GSO). Responsible for the daily operation of vehicle maintenance and automotive service scheduling.  Provides quality control for major maintenance on vehicles and performing basic on-site maintenance on vehicles.

• Performs major and minor overhaul and repair work to engines, transmissions, brake systems, springs, shocks absorbers, steering mechanisms, electrical, fuel and hydraulic systems, wheel assemblies, and other vehicles components.
• Disassembles equipment and adjusts, repairs, or replace defective parts or components to correct malfunctioning engines, brakes or components.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an automotive mechanic is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

A good working knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting practices, commercial and local market costs for parts and supplies, local dealerships and maintenance facilities for specialized auto servicing and repairs.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required. Vocational automotive repair training, journeyman mechanic, or apprenticeship certification is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Limited knowledge of English is required. Reasonable confident in speaking English and able to handle social situations and casual conversation and limited work requirements. Able to write simple texts and fill out forms.

This may be tested.

Good working knowledge of French is required. Good vocabulary and understanding of grammar and able to construct sentences. Able to use French as part of normal work duties including having conversations with customers and answer questions.

This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must hold a valid local driver’s license (B, C) and be able to operate different types of vehicles such as utility and passenger vehicles, medium trucks, and forklifts. Must be able to interpret shop manuals, parts catalogs and diagrams, and understand technical language of the trade.

• Must be able to troubleshoot and determine the causes of a malfunction and be able to use diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot vehicle problems.

• Must have basic computer skills to use proprietary software and prepare simple reports.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.