Diesel Technician II

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

3d • $61,735 - $77,169 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Bus Mechanic is responsible for the safe, timely repair, and maintenance of heavy-duty transit vehicles, passenger vehicles, and other fleet vehicles used in transporting passengers to specific destinations within the City of Fayetteville Arkansas. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification (appropriate military service training or Diesel Truck Technician certification) OR at least five years of experience in vehicle maintenance or a related field
• U.S Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or advanced specialized or technical training
• Commercial Driver’s License
• ASE Certification
• At least one year of heavy truck/ transit maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Safe, timely repair, and maintenance of heavy-duty transit vehicles, passenger vehicles, and other fleet vehicles used in transporting passengers to specific destinations within the City of Fayetteville Arkansas.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance
• University contributions to dental insurance
• University contributions to life insurance
• University contributions to disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED