Light Vehicle Technician – Level I, II, III

Amentum

Light Vehicle Technician performing repairs and maintenance on vehicles and equipment in Antarctica. Responsible for quality service and compliance with safety standards.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeMcMurdo Station • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspects, services and repairs light vehicles, snowmobiles and equipment according to schedule
Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults
Maintains detailed and accurate records on inspections completed and work performed
Operates shop equipment including welders, compressors, presses and wheel alignment equipment
Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and service
Operates recovery vehicle and performs recovery functions, sometimes outdoors in extreme environmental conditions
Performs quality work in a timely manner and accurately records that work
Complies with all Environmental Safety and Health and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
Technician Level I: A minimum of two years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair
Technician Level II: A minimum of four years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair required; or three years’ experience with maintenance and repair in addition to one summer or winter Antarctic deployment working as a light vehicle technician I
Technician Level III: A minimum of seven years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to pass an oral examination consisting of 10+ questions pertaining to mechanical systems, electrical and computer systems, as well as other facets of equipment repair (only required for Level 3)
Preferred: A minimum of one season experience working on vehicles in Antarctica highly preferred
Two years training at a technical school
Car dealership experience on a broad range of vehicles, specifically Ford
Previous experience with remote polar operations
ASE certifications, and dealership certifications a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores)
“daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station)
recycling efforts & safety objectives

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Hard Skills & Tools

Preventative MaintenanceEquipment RepairWeldingWheel AlignmentRecord KeepingMechanical Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgeComputer Systems KnowledgeShop Equipment OperationQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications

ASE CertificationsDealership Certifications