Automotive Technician I

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

About The Position

The Automotive Technician I performs skilled maintenance and repair on light- and medium-duty vehicles and equipment for Texas A&M University Transportation Services. Duties include servicing and repairing gasoline and diesel engines and vehicle components, replacing parts, repairing and replacing tires, conducting preventive maintenance inspections, and completing and updating manual and computerized service orders. The role uses maintenance software and diagnostic tools to identify and troubleshoot vehicle problems, including complex engine-performance and electrical-system issues. It also includes maintaining a clean shop, identifying replacement parts and submitting parts requests, and helping administer the fleet-wide maintenance program, including notifying appropriate leaders when vehicles are neglected or not maintained. The technician may drive DOT-regulated vehicles for test drives, disabled-vehicle recovery, and vehicle delivery. The position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Texas Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air-brakes endorsements within 60 days of employment. Employees may be required to cover shifts or take emergency calls on evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position is subject to DOT regulations and random drug and alcohol testing, requires driving state vehicles around campus, and is considered essential during university emergencies, campus closures, and class cancellations. This is a security-sensitive position requiring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and university procedures. The role may involve maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. Work must be performed safely and in accordance with university safety requirements. The position allows an alternate work location per TAMU guidelines. The proposed minimum salary is $23.16 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a State of Texas Class B vehicle operator’s license (commercial driver’s license with passenger and air-brakes endorsements) within 60 days of employment.
Significant understanding of light- and medium-duty vehicle maintenance and repair.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to use maintenance software, shop tools, and equipment.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as applicable.
Ability to comply with state and federal laws and codes and Texas A&M University System and TAMU regulations and procedures.
Ability to perform work safely and follow applicable university safety requirements.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, including shift coverage or emergency calls.
Ability to drive state vehicles and serve as essential personnel during university emergencies, campus closures, or class cancellations.
Compliance with DOT regulations and participation in random drug and alcohol testing.
Any related experience or skills.

Nice To Haves

Automotive or diesel trade school education.
Commercial vehicle operator’s license with passenger and air-brakes endorsements.
One or more ASE certifications or equivalent OEM certifications in related specialties.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repair of light- and medium-duty vehicles and equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines and vehicle components.
Replace vehicle parts such as exhaust systems, batteries, belts, and hoses.
Repair and replace tires.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections.
Complete and update manual and computerized service orders.
Keep the shop area clean and free of clutter.
Use a computer to obtain vehicle maintenance specifications and administer the fleet-wide maintenance program.
Notify appropriate leaders when vehicles are neglected or not maintained.
Identify replacement part numbers and submit parts requests for necessary repairs.
Use diagnostic tools to identify vehicle issues and troubleshoot problems involving engine performance, electrical systems, and other vehicle systems.
Drive DOT-regulated vehicles for test drives, recovery of disabled vehicles, and vehicle delivery.
Cover shifts or take emergency calls on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Drive state vehicles to various parts of campus.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow department and university safety practices, use personal protective equipment as appropriate or instructed, and report unsafe actions or conditions to a supervisor.
Complete required university training on time and carry out assigned administrative responsibilities, including timely time approval and leave requests and responding to department communications.