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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Automotive Technician - Grade 3 to join the team. Duties include:

• Service and repair automobiles trucks various pieces of road farm lawn and golf course equipment

• Locate problems accurately; determine extent of repairs needed; perform needed repairs

• Select and order necessary replacement parts or assemblies

• Remove disassemble repair reassemble reinstall test and adjust equipment and/or component parts such as gasoline and diesel engines standard and automatic transmissions alternators and generators carburetors electrical systems drive shafts and differentials brake systems etc.

• Perform minor repairs as well as major overhauls on automobiles trucks and other equipment under qualified supervision as required

• Detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to supervisor

• Diagnose problems which occur with automobile climate control systems

• Identify the problem using various types of diagnostic equipment including pressure gauges compression testers etc.

• Determine how to correct the problem extent of repair work needed and select and order replacement parts

• Remove disassemble repair reassemble install test and adjust as appropriate air conditioning compressors condensers receiver/dryers expansion valves evaporators throttle valves and other component parts of climate control systems

• Replace rotary valves reed valves pistons or otherwise overhaul automotive air conditioning compressors condensers receiver/dryers expansion valves evaporators throttle valves or repair component parts when possible

• Inspect vehicles according to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Inspection regulations

• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition

• Requisition parts from stock room and record same

• Occasionally answer questions for and direct the work of lower grade employees

• Occasionally perform minor body repair to vehicles

• Operate various pieces of testing and repair equipment such as analyzer wheel aligners wheel balancers and other equipment necessary to determine extent and repair vehicles

• Maintain record of inspections performed on vehicles

Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings specifications charts tables handbook formulas all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Work from complex drawings sketches and samples. Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments. Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mobile equipment such as automobiles trucks farm equipment lawn and golf course equipment and various movable road and service equipment and automobile air conditioning equipment; PA Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Class A with airbrakes MACS or equivalent air conditioning certification Category 1 and 3 PA State Inspection License and Emissions Certification. Over 2 years up to and including 3 years of effective experience.

Work Schedule:3:30 p.m. 12:00 a.m.

Days Off:Saturday Sunday

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

2 to 3 years of effective experienceEnvironmental Protection Agency Section 609 Technician Certification - Environmental Protection Agency-approved Certifying Organization Pennsylvania Commercial Drivers License Class A without Restriction L - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Pennsylvania Emissions Inspector Certification - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation approved Certifying Organization/Program Pennsylvania Safety Inspector Certification with Categories 1 and 3 - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation approved Certifying Organization/Program

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. This position is subject to federal Department of Transportation testing for alcohol and controlled substances (49 CFR PART 40) and physical examination requirements as per PA. CODE 231.85.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

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