Automotive Worker

Location: Fort Riley, Kansas

Type: Non-Exempt, Temporary

Work Schedule: Part Time

Compensation: $18.28-$18.28

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Temporary benefits of an Automotive Worker at Tessera include:

• $4.93/hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Paid holidays on a pro-rata basis and paid sick leave
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and engaging wellness program

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a dedicated and skilled Automotive Worker with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Accomplish and perform services in accordance with established technical manuals.
• Must be able to perform 10 and 20 level preventative maintenance checks and services to include an initial and final road test (minimum of five miles).
• Must be able to perform checks on brakes, suspension, wheels, hubs and steering systems.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow technical manuals and lube orders during scheduled services.
• Maintains required work, time, material, and equipment maintenance records to update equipment service workbook and daily task sheets.
• Assist on major repair jobs by disassembling and cleaning parts.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools to ensure compliance with established safety procedures.
• Must exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of daily work.
• Communicate with customers - always be courteous and communicate in a professional manner when talking with customers.
• Possess knowledge of handling emergencies or hazardous waste spills.
• Must be proficient with computers.

Qualifications:

• Must be knowledgeable in maintenance of equipment to include, but not limited to, wheeled vehicles, power generation, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be knowledgeable of the regulations on hazardous material, hazardous waste, and the right to know information sheets.
• Three years light, medium and heavy truck experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@tessera.org.