Mechanic Automotive II
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Job Location:
East Lansing, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Starting Hourly Rate $32.28. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick vacation personal and holiday time; Not eligible to work a remote schedule. Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.
This position performs advanced diagnostics maintenance repair modification and overhaul of MSU fleet vehicles and heavyduty/specialty equipment including waste and recycling trucks rolloff trucks buses loaders forklifts utility vehicles golf carts and sidebysides. Responsibilities include providing repair estimates coordinating with vendors performing welding and fabrication work delivering preventivemaintenance training offering customer support and responding to field breakdowns.
Further breakdown of job responsibilities is as follows:
40%: Perform safety inspections diagnostics maintenance repair and overhaul on recycling trucks buses automotive diesel hybrid electric and heavyduty/special equipment.
20%: Provide customer service repair estimates and technical consultation; communicate bestpractice repair options.
20%: Manage parts ordering vendor coordination and inventory; maintain accurate repair documentation.
10%: Conduct preventive maintenance training; assist in equipment specification reviews.
10%: Support workflow processes; oversee garage operations when required; correspondence through email training meetings and professional development.
This position will engage in high performing leading-edge practices valuing people partners and stewardship.
Minimum Requirements
- Completion of high school education or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
- Successful completion of an applicable trade-specific Trades Helper program or completion of an approved apprenticeship program or an associate degree or equivalent education/experience.
- Eight years of experience in the trade including two years as a State-licensed MSU Mechanic Auto I.
- Possession of a Michigan Master Automotive Mechanic License. Possession of a Michigan Master Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic License.
- Expert knowledge of methods materials tools and equipment occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Expert knowledge of applicable codes rules and regulations (local state and federal).
- Possession of a commercial drivers license with applicable endorsements (P - passenger bus) and medical certificate in order to comply with State of Michigan requirements.
- Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.
Desired Qualifications
Associate degree in automotive technology or advanced technical training; Expertise in diesel systems drivability diagnostics electrical repair welding/fabrication and heavyduty systems; Experience with waste/recycling collection and processing equipment; commitment to sustainability; Strong communication teamwork and problemsolving skills.
A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Application Cover Letter and Resume
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
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Summary of Physical Demands
Lift carry and move parts and tools (26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds).
Summary of Health Risks
Driving a university vehicle 26001 pounds or more
Bidding eligibility ends April:55 PM
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