Part-Time Diesel Technician

University of Arkansas Fayetteville • Fayetteville, AR

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Diesel Technician 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).
• At least five years of experience in vehicle maintenance or a related field.
• Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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.
• Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED