This was considered a favourable work assignment for Jews, as it involved skilled labour (vehicle mechanics) necessary for the German army, thus providing some protection from liquidation, and it also gave a number of opportunities to "organise" (that is, to buy, barter for or steal) contraband food and other items. The Jews on the work detail benefited from the fact that the German in charge, Private First Class (Obergefreiter) Walter Eggers, was corrupt and wanted to use the Jews under his command to become rich.
This was viewed as a beneficial work assignment for Jews, as it provided skilled labor (vehicle mechanics) needed by the German army, thus offering some protection from liquidation and also giving opportunities to "organize" (that is, acquire contraband food and other items). The Jewish workers benefited from the fact that their supervisor, Private First Class (Obergefreiter) Walter Eggers, was corrupt and sought to use them for personal gain.