Heavy Duty Vehicle Technician
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Under general supervision, independently perform skilled work consistent with the automotive industry such as inspect, adjust, service/maintain, determine the corrective action necessary, and repair a variety of UCSD Fleet heavy duty vehicles to include full size transit buses, shuttle buses, cutaway buses, and trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds. Install, maintain and repair special equipment; operate and maintain tools, machinery and computerized systems used in the maintenance, determination of the corrective action necessary, and repair of automotive equipment & sub systems. Estimate the cost of materials and labor for work orders; and keep simple records and prepare reports as necessary. May train or provide work instruction to Assistant Heavy Duty Vehicle Technicians. Respond to emergency vehicle breakdowns and road assistance service calls for UCSD vehicles.
Qualifications
Proven experience and knowledge of Heavy Duty vehicle repair including air and hydraulic brake systems, anti-lock / ABS brake systems, heavy duty spring and air suspensions, wheel/tire servicing, A/C climate control and cooling systems, battery & charging systems on heavy duty vehicles such as transit buses, shuttle buses, cutaway buses, and trucks with platforms consisting of Cummins Westport, Cummins CNG, Caterpillar, John Deere CNG, International, Ford, GM, and Freightliner. Experience inspecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical malfunctions and perform a variety of skilled repairs on Heavy Duty vehicle equipment, components and systems. Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools typically used in the trade. Demonstrates the ability to read & understand, A/C & D/C Voltage, ohms, amps, watts. Experience in preventive maintenance, breakdown, repair and trouble shooting of Heavy Duty vehicles. Ability to effectively identify required parts for heavy duty vehicle repair, prepare estimates of costs, time and materials. Ability to effectively reference, interpret and apply information disseminated from mechanical, electrical and other relevant heavy duty vehicle schematics, in both hard bound and electronic formats. Knowledge of safety practices related to a heavy duty vehicle repair operation including fall protection and fall arrest systems Ability to promote positive public relations in a customer and safety-driven environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to read, write and follow oral instruction in English. Excellent organizational skills necessary to independently prioritize workload and meet established deadlines Basic computer skills, ability to navigate Fleet data base & vehicle maintenance programs, check email, electronic timekeeping, and other relative information available through the Internet. Service, diagnoses & repair of air conditioning systems. Ability to operate/drive university trucks and trailer to retrieve vehicles from both on and off campus. Must possess or obtain within the first three months of employment, and maintain the Class B Driver License with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements. Unlicensed employees are not permitted to independently operate vehicles on their own accord without proper supervision.
Job Location
Campus