Auto Diesel Mechanic

Associated Universities Inc • Magdalena, NM

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. The NRAO has an opportunity for an experienced Auto Diesel Mechanic in our Engineering Services Division at the Very Large Array (VLA). Under minimum supervision, maintains automobiles, buses, trucks, and hy-rail vehicles in good operating condition. Must possess skills and experience comparable to professional certification in diesel heavy equipment repair and maintenance. . The position is based at the Very Large Array, 50 miles west of Socorro, NM. Socorro is a small, historical town in the Rio Grande Valley, 75 miles south of Albuquerque.

Requirements

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have two years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to weld.
• Must be able to read repair and maintenance manuals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NM Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no transmission restrictions; Class B (Class A preferred) minimum with passenger bus endorsement required, or must obtain CDL within twelve months of hire date.
• The ability to communicate clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• You may have two years of education or formal training in the auto diesel technical field.
• Diesel Mechanic Certificate from a technical school or Master of Automobile Technician Certificate by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
• You may have six years of experience in auto diesel equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hydraulic experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to use diagnostic test equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunction, using computer diagnostic equipment.
• Plans work procedure.
• Raises vehicle with hydraulic jack or hoist, when required.
• Removes unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear or malfunction.
• Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, bearings, etc.
• Overhauls or replaces parts such as carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, pumps, etc.
• Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts, cylinder blocks, etc.
• Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
• Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator, etc.
• Mends damaged body and/or fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
• Paints repaired areas.
• Replaces and adjusts headlights.
• Installs and repairs accessories such as heaters, mirrors, windshield wipers, etc.
• May be required to secure pricing information from a variety of sources, including soliciting bids from vendors.
• Records all repairs and maintenance for future reference, maintains PC database as required.
• Operates all equipment repaired in Shop, including heavy equipment.
• Designs, builds, and modifies a variety of equipment for special usage.
• Proactive compliance with NRAO and legal safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave).
• Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment.
• AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees