Diesel Technician I

Job Title

Diesel Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Transportation Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$23.54 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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The Diesel Technician I is responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair operations on diesel-engine vehicles and equipment.

Transportation Services will provide uniforms as well as all tools and safety equipment. This will be an hourly paid position beginning at $23.54/hour.

The work hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 1:00pm – 10:00pm during the Fall and Spring semesters. Employees are required to work 8:00am – 5:00pm during Summer break.

Who We Are

Transportation Services is an empowered team of professionals dedicated to providing efficient, dynamic and innovative fleet, parking and transit services to the community. We support the teaching, research and public service mission of Texas A&M University, with focus on customer service and communication. For more information about us, visit our website: http://transport.tamu.edu.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• High School graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience of experience in repair and maintenance of heavy-duty vehicles or equipment or combination of vehicle maintenance and relevant workforce/school experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Must have a valid vehicle operator's license and good driving record.

• Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "B" vehicle operator's license (Commercial driver License with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement) within 60 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive/Diesel – Trade school.

• Three years of experience in repair and maintenance of heavy-duty vehicles or equipment or combination of vehicle maintenance and relevant workforce/school experience.

• Commercial vehicle operator’s license with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement.

• One or more ASE certifications or equivalent OEM certifications in related specialties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Significant understanding of heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to use maintenance software, shop tools and equipment.

• Any related experience/skills

Responsibilities

• Repair- Performs skilled tasks in the general maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment including servicing, adjusting, and repairing of gasoline and diesel engines and all vehicle components. Replaces parts (ex. exhaust systems, batteries, belts, hoses, etc.). Repairs and replaces tires.

• Preventative Maintenance- Performs preventative maintenance inspections. Completes and updates manual and computerized service orders.

• Administration- Ensures shop area is always kept clean and without clutter. Uses computer to obtain vehicle maintenance specifications and administer fleet-wide maintenance program, including notification to appropriate leaders upon neglect or failure to maintain vehicles. Identifies replacement part numbers and submits parts requests for necessary repairs.

• Diagnostics- Uses diagnostic tools to identify vehicle issues. Troubleshoots complex problems related to engine performance, electrical systems, and more.

• Driving- Assists by driving a DOT-regulated vehicle in test driving, recovery of disabled vehicles, delivery of vehicles, etc.

The selected candidate must have the ability to Move (light, moderate, or heavy) objects, lift, carry, and/or move materials, and stand for long periods of time. This position will be covered by DOT regulations and be in a random drug and alcohol testing pool.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.