Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Maintenance)

This position is responsible for diagnosing and repairing a wide range of vehicles and equipment in a fleet maintenance shop setting, with an emphasis on heavy equipment diagnostics and repair.

Duties:

• Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and mechanically reconditions all types of University vehicles and heavy equipment, including diesel equipment
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs or replaces worn vehicle parts as needed
• Diagnoses/repairs electrical, electronic and fuel delivery systems, and/or components as needed
• Records and maintains necessary information from work orders or service records to include but not limited to equipment repairs, used parts, estimates, and labor time
• Makes service calls for repairs to equipment at the work site
• May assist in the training of other employees in the correct maintenance of their respective equipment
• Subject to on-call service on a rotating basis
• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position

Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. AND:

• 18 months experience in heavy equipment repair.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge by attending special courses, workshops or seminars

Certifications:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date.
• Willingness to obtain commercial drivers license upon employment.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical:
  • Regularly stands, lifts, bends, stoops, lifts above shoulders and carries 30 lbs. or more.  
  • Exposure to heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. 
• Environmental:
  • Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions, extreme temperature changes and odors and loud noises.  
  • Wears and maintains personal protective equipment.

Departmental Preferences:

• Oklahoma Alternative Fuels Technician Certification preferred.
• ASE Certification preferred.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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