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Auto Services Mechanic

University of Maryland College Park · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$59kDetected 14 days ago

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About the role

The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services is seeking an Auto Services Mechanic to join our team!
The Auto Services Mechanic should have demonstrated experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing motor vehicles.
This position is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of vehicles, automotive systems, and related equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our fleet.

Performs maintenance and repairs on automobiles, light and medium duty vehicles, and on specialized equipment such as heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches.
Performs preventive maintenance services such as fueling, oil changing, lubrication, and cleaning.
Perform repair and routine maintenance (A, B, C, and D service, seasonal service, DOT inspections, and preventative maintenance inspections) on vehicles.
Document all maintenance work using appropriate forms. Record all parts used, labor hours, and vehicle scheduling.
Maintains tools and equipment and assists in maintaining an orderly maintenance area by cleaning up after each job and keeping tools and parts organized.
The University of Maryland's Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) delivers a wide range of parking and transportation solutions to a diverse campus community of over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff in the Greater College Park area.
We are committed to building a dynamic and inclusive workforce that includes both student employees and full-time staff.

Must be able to work in, on, around, over, and under stationary vehicles.
Regularly required to lift, move, and manipulate heavy tools, equipment, and supplies-up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
Must be capable of operating equipment and machinery with multiple controls simultaneously.
Ability to work in environments that may be hazardous or irritating, including confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and adverse weather conditions.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, must be worn as required and will be provided by the University.
The incumbent is required to supply a complete set of personal tools and a toolbox.
May be required to handle materials that include biohazards or bodily fluids while following appropriate safety protocols.
Employees in this job class must possess and maintain the required driver's license with no more than five (5) points.
Must have a valid Maryland commercial driver's license (CDL) with a Passenger & Air Brakes endorsement or have the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.

6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Experience working on medium and heavy-duty commercial passenger transit vehicles is a plus.
Preferred: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.

Thorough knowledge of the proper use, care and maintenance of standard hand and power tools.
Skill in the proper use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the automotive trade.
Skill in and ability to diagnose and correct motor vehicle malfunctions.
Valid Maryland Noncommercial Class A, B, and C or equivalent driver's license (CDL) or equivalent driver's license may be required.
May be required to be trained to work with asbestos.
Certification as an Automotive Service Maintenance Technician by the Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) may be required.
Medical Clearance for Driving a Vehicle (ex Commercial Drivers License), Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
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Our mission is to provide safe, efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking transportation services that meet the evolving needs of the UMD community through strategic planning, education, and service.
Benefits Summary
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The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.

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