Automotive Services Technician

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

1d•$51,069 - $61,283

About The Position

The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services is seeking an experienced Automotive Services Technician. The position performs advanced-level automotive work maintaining and repairing gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles, including transit buses and specialized equipment. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs complex mechanical, electrical, and computerized systems and works independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role includes routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnosis and repair, use of computer diagnostic equipment, vehicle servicing, recordkeeping, maintaining tools and work areas, participation in an on-call rotation, and assisting with training student maintenance assistants and new technicians. The schedule is 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A valid Maryland commercial driver’s license with Passenger and Air Brakes endorsements is required, or must be obtained within six months of employment.

Requirements

Five years of progressively responsible experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing motor vehicles or motorized equipment.
Valid Maryland commercial driver’s license (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brakes endorsement, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
Strong understanding of internal combustion engines and vehicle systems, including mechanical and computer-controlled diesel systems.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair malfunctions in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
Extensive knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair tools, equipment, materials, and techniques.
Proficiency in the proper use and care of standard hand and power tools.
Ability to prepare accurate estimates of repair time and materials.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, maintain accurate records, and complete written reports.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work safely around vehicles and machinery, at heights up to 25 feet, and in confined, hazardous, or adverse environmental conditions.
Physical ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies, lift up to 70 pounds as stated in the preferences, and operate machinery with multiple simultaneous controls.
Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in, on, around, over, and under stationary vehicles.
Ability to lift, move, and manipulate tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in confined spaces, extreme temperatures, adverse weather, and other potentially hazardous or irritating environments.
Ability to handle materials that may include biohazards or bodily fluids while following safety protocols.
Must supply a complete set of personal tools and a toolbox.

Nice To Haves

Experience servicing medium- and heavy-duty commercial passenger transit vehicles.
Proficiency with computer diagnostic tools.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and routine maintenance, including A, B, C, and D services, seasonal service, DOT inspections, and preventive maintenance inspections, on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Inspect and test vehicles and automotive systems to identify issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Diagnose and repair malfunctions in air brake, hydraulic, electrical, diesel engine, and transmission systems, including welding, fabrication, and parts replacement.
Tune and adjust two- and four-cycle gasoline and diesel engines, including heavy-duty transit bus engines.
Use diagnostic tools and computer equipment to interface with Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and onboard communication systems.
Perform preventive services such as fueling, oil changes, lubrication, and vehicle cleaning.
Document maintenance and repair work, parts used, labor hours, and vehicle scheduling using appropriate forms and recordkeeping systems.
Maintain tools and equipment and help keep the maintenance area clean, organized, and safe.
Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency maintenance response.
Assist with training and mentoring student maintenance assistants and new technicians as needed.