Automotive Technician III
Automotive Technician III
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Job Title
Automotive Technician IIIAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Transportation ServicesProposed Minimum Salary
$29.10 hourlyJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Automotive Technician III
Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute
The Automotive Technician III is responsible for performing advanced maintenance and repairing operations on heavyduty vehicles and equipment and demonstrates proficiency at diagnosing faults. This includes but is not limited to complex electrical repairs CAN network diagnosis and troubleshooting and programming various multiplex systems. The Automotive Technician III will direct work of other technicians mechanics and helpers.
Transportation Services will provide uniforms as well as all tools and safety equipment. This will be an hourly paid position beginning at $29.10/hour.
The work hours for this position are Monday Friday from 8:00am 5:00pm.
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: .
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
High School graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of experience in repair and maintenance of heavyduty vehicles or equipment or combination of vehicle maintenance and relevant workforce/school experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Must have a valid vehicle operators license and good driving record.
Must be able to obtain State of Texas class B vehicle operators license (Commercial driver License with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement) within 60 days of employment.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to utilize maintenance software shop tools and equipment.
Advanced working knowledge of engine and drivetrain components.
Advanced understanding of DC electrical troubleshooting.
Advanced understanding of CAN networks.
Advanced understanding of heavyduty vehicle aftertreatment systems.
Advanced understanding of electrical/hybrid vehicle systems.
Ability to replace and program multiplex modules.
Ability to use diagnostic software to identify engine aftertreatment & transmission faults.
Fabrication skills including welding and operating a cutting torch.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications
Automotive/Diesel Trade school.
Commercial vehicle operators license with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement.
Seven or more ASE certifications or equivalent OEM certifications in related specialties.
Supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
Repair Performs advanced repairs of heavyduty vehicles and equipment including servicing adjusting and repair of gasoline and diesel engines and all vehicle components. Replaces parts (ex. exhaust systems batteries belts hoses etc.). Repairs and replaces tires.Performs advanced repairs on heavyduty aftertreatment systems.Installs and programs canceivers. Computer programming of multiplex modules and HVAC control modules.
Diagnostics Uses diagnostic tools to identify and troubleshoot engine transmission and body controller issues.Troubleshoots complex problems related to engine performance electrical systems and more.Performs advanced electrical troubleshooting including drag tests continuity checks resistance checks and amp draws using a DMM or oscilloscope.Troubleshoots complex HVAC related issues.Troubleshoots complex aftertreatment system issues.
Leader Responsible for shift activities staffing and customer relations in the absence of the Vehicle Shop Supervisor.Assigns job tasks to students mechanics and other technicians.Ensures the safety of the shop to include ensuring all mechanics are utilizing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) i.e. safety glasses and using all equipment properly.
Training Provides on the job training to new employees refresher training for current employees and additional training for new unit processes or new industry processes. Responsible for mentoring new employees and training students on their job duties. Conducts shop safety training periodically.Responsible for training on diagnostic equipment to all Vehicle Maintenance employees.
Administration Coordinates with the Vehicle Shop Supervisor on duty on scheduling work for the budgeted staff and students.Responsible for opening the shop each day to ensure the compressors and lighting are working properly reviews work orders to be completed for the day and is responsible for closing the shop each day to ensure the shop is secure.
Other Requirements and Factors
The selected candidate must have the ability to climb stairs work in hot and cold weather conditions lift and/or move moderate to heavy weight objects stand for extended periods of time lift carry stoop kneel climb push pull and traverse frequently.
They must also be able to work Saturday home football games as needed.
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 stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining 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 prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
