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Automotive Mechanic

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 12 days ago

On-site Imperial, CA $31 – $36.2/hr Apply by Sep 10, 2026 Automotive Mechanic ESTPISTP OperationsTrades
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About the Role

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, El Centro Sector, Mission Readiness Operations, located in Imperial, CA.

What You'll Do

  • CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.
  • Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about This position is involved with troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling major components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, and other assemblies.
  • This position starts at an hourly rate of $30.98 (WG-10, Step 1) to $36.16 (WG-10, Step 5).
  • Typical duties of this assignment include: Making independent judgements and determining the type and extent of repairs needed, and completing repairs with little or no checks during their progress or upon completion.
  • Completing repairs and adjustments in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and ensuring vehicle systems function in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, adjusting, and performing operational checks on a wide variety of major components and systems.
  • Performing troubleshooting tests and techniques using a wide variety of test equipment, inspections, and auditory tests.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S.
  • Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
  • Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
  • Please review further details via the following link.
  • DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
  • Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
  • Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPC.
  • For local chapter contact information see https://bpunion.org/#.
  • Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 5d5baca5-96a1-4f42-b350-9a1868fb838f

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