Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Workforce Resources Mechanic (Truck, Trailer, or Diesel) in Minersville, Pennsylvania

NATURE OF WORK

Under limited supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment; performs related work as assigned.

TYPICAL DUTIES

  • Diagnoses, rebuilds and repairs vehicles and equipment.

  • Performs inspections and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

  • Prepares and maintains records and reports.

  • May act as lead person in supervisor's absence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of:

  • Methods, materials, tools and techniques used in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.

  • Diagnosing mechanical problems and performing repairs.

  • Safety practices and procedures.

Working knowledge of:

  • Paint and body work.

  • Mechanical design and fabrication.

  • Electrical systems, including computerized induction/ignition systems.

Skill in:

  • Use of power and hand tools.

  • Use of diagnostic equipment.

  • Acetylene and electric arc welding.

  • Operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes.

*Ability to: *

  • Diagnose problems and make repairs in the field on a 24-hour basis.

  • Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

  • Work extended hours out of doors in a variety of weather conditions.

  • Prepare and maintain records and reports.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

  • Follow written and verbal instructions, including manufacturers' service specifications.

  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Pay: $20.40/hr to start. Pay increases depending on experience and union contract pay scale. 

1st shift hours, must be flexible. Monday - Friday. Must be available on Saturday if needed. 

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