Civilian Jobs Working on Cars for the Army
Every branch of the United States Armed Forces has a civilian workforce. The civilian workforce, also called "civil service," provides stability in various types of jobs at a military installation. That allows for the continuation of military operations in a peace or wartime environment. Civil service personnel in the Army work in the motor pool, repairing and maintaining cars and other vehicles that Army personnel use for transportation and military operations.
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Fleet management duties
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A civil service employee assigned to work on cars and other transportation vehicles for the Army usually has the title of "Fleet Management Specialist." The Fleet Management specialist conducts repair and maintenance of motor pool cars for base operations. The range of duties includes engine repair, auto body repair, auto body maintenance, and maintenance and update of database records. The latter includes serial numbers of each car assigned to the motor pool and provides Army directives and guidance for maintenance of vehicles.
Work Schedules
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Most civil service employees work regular hours at the motor pool. Hours are assigned by the Major Army Command. Civil service procedures state that if civil service workers go past the allotted time for working, they must be paid time and a half. Most motor pools are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are manned by civil service employees on different shifts around the clock. Maintenance requests on cars are worked around the clock by civil service and Army personnel.
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Work Environment
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Civilian personnel who work on cars for the Army are assigned to a transportation battalion or unit with a motor pool facility. The general motor pool facilities handle common vehicles such as cars, trucks and buses that Army unit uses in regular daily travel. These motor pools also handle maintenance requests from other Army units and battalions through the submission of maintenance work orders. In these work environments, civilians work side by side with active duty or reserve Army personnel that are assigned to the motor pool.
Benefits
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Civil service personnel that are assigned to work on cars and vehicles in Army motor pools enjoy the same benefits as other civil service employees who work for the Department of Defense. Benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation days, training, bonuses, monthly recognition and financial awards. Health and life insurance are both available along with retirement plans. Along with a wide range of benefits packages, civil service personnel can relocate to another base if there is a need for a fleet management specialist. Depending on the civil service pay grade, the Army will pay for the move of individuals and their families, along with their household items and goods.
How to Apply
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Inquire about the position at the Army Civil Service website, which has the qualifications for a person looking to work on Army cars or vehicles. You can file a resume online and contact the Army Civil Service resource department for any additional information.
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