Equipment Mechanic/Operator

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Equipment Mechanic/Operator - Grade 5 to join the team. Duties include: Operate passenger bus on and off campus. Keep accurate time, mileage, and ridership information for billing purposes Service vehicles and farm equipment at specified intervals performing such duties as oil change, filter replacement, fluid and lubricant levels, tire pressure Perform specialized, general repairs, and adjustments according to manufacturers’ specifications and service vehicles and farm equipment Perform service, maintenance and major overhead work to vehicle and farm equipment Paint, lubricate and make necessary adjustments, as required Assist in the assembly of new farm equipment Perform simple welding and cutting as required Make minor repairs to shop equipment and building Clean and maintain shop and tools Operate trucks and tractors to haul crops, supplies and manure Assist in unloading hay, grain, and forages, as required Maintain vehicles and other equipment in neat and orderly condition Apply insecticides and pesticides as required

Requirements

• Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied farms training.
• Requires Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger Endorsement (P), without Commercial Restrictions E, L, and Z.
• CDL Class B Hazardous Materials (H) and Tank (N) endorsements and Pennsylvania Public Pesticide Applicator License Category 18 required within 90 days of hire.
• 18 to 24 months of effective experience.
• Employee must be able to wear a respirator and will be subject to medical clearance.
• This position is subject to federal Department of Transportation testing for alcohol and controlled substances (49 CFR PART 40), and physical examination requirements as per PA. CODE 231.85.

Responsibilities

• Operate passenger bus on and off campus
• Keep accurate time, mileage, and ridership information for billing purposes
• Service vehicles and farm equipment at specified intervals performing such duties as oil change, filter replacement, fluid and lubricant levels, tire pressure
• Perform specialized, general repairs, and adjustments according to manufacturers’ specifications and service vehicles and farm equipment
• Perform service, maintenance and major overhead work to vehicle and farm equipment
• Paint, lubricate and make necessary adjustments, as required
• Assist in the assembly of new farm equipment
• Perform simple welding and cutting as required
• Make minor repairs to shop equipment and building
• Clean and maintain shop and tools
• Operate trucks and tractors to haul crops, supplies and manure
• Assist in unloading hay, grain, and forages, as required
• Maintain vehicles and other equipment in neat and orderly condition
• Apply insecticides and pesticides as required

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees