Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician

Under the direction of the Fleet Services Technical Staff Supervisor, the Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician performs operational level heavy duty vehicular and equipment maintenance and repair duties. The Heavy Duty Equipment Technician inspects, maintains, repairs, diagnoses, adjusts, and replaces mechanical and electrical components on University-owned vehicles and equipment. Vehicles and equipment maintained include passenger sedans, light duty trucks, vans (both passenger and cargo), medium duty and heavy duty trucks, fire and police vehicles, passenger transport buses, tractors and landscape maintenance equipment, street sweepers, standby generators (1-kw to 150-kw), and other vehicles and equipment used in the day to day operations of the University. Systems and sub-systems maintained and repaired include but are not limited to the following: engine, transmission, ignition, fuel delivery, charging and starting, exhaust, electrical, drive-train, braking systems (both hydraulic and air actuated), air comfort, steering, suspension, and hydraulic systems. The incumbent will also perform fabrication and welding duties, operate and maintain shop tools and equipment, and document work performed. Additional duties include TIG, MIG, Arc, and Fuel/Gas welding, cutting, burning, and shearing of various metals, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and cast aluminum.

Budgeted Salary: $40.27-$50.09/hourly. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Full benefits

Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Fri Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Service Employees (SX) Job Code Classification: HVY DUTY EQUIP TCHN (008476) Travel: Never or Rarely

Job Duties

• 65% - Maintenance/Repair/Metal Fabrication Performs or assists other Heavy-Duty Equipment Technicians and Automotive Technicians in major repair and maintenance of automotive and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including major system overhauls. Maintains and repairs emission control systems to ensure conformity to all local, state, and Federal emission regulations. Performs maintenance and repair to vehicles and equipment operating on gasoline, diesel motor fuel, propane, compressed natural gas, and electric-powered vehicles and equipment. * Reads and interprets basic blueprints and executes metal fabrication projects as directed.
• 15% - Diagnostic Inspects automotive and heavy equipment to determine corrective action necessary. Performs drivability diagnosis of computer-controlled systems. Performs repairs in the most cost-efficient manner possible.
• 10% - Equipment Operation Operates vehicles and equipment during the course of maintenance and repair. Utilizes engine analyzers, emission analyzers. Operates shop tools and equipment, operate welding and fabrication equipment.
• 10% - Record Keeping Prepares maintenance and repair records. Prepares work orders that accurately reflect time and materials used in the course of repairs.

Required Qualifications Journeyman level experience and skill in automotive heavy vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair. Experience in the operation and maintenance of tools and special tools used in the course of performing job duties. Ability to perform welding and fabrication operations required in the course of performing job duties. Knowledge in the proper use and operation of diagnostic equipment used in the course of performing job duties. Ability to properly inspect vehicles and equipment for needed maintenance and repairs, and to perform those maintenance and repair operations. Ability to safely operate University owned vehicles and equipment. Ability to work both individually and cooperatively with others with minimal or no supervision. Ability to identify and correct hazardous conditions and to exercise good judgment when to report unsafe and hazardous conditions. Ability to prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines, flexibility to work with changing workloads and deadlines, good customer service skills and the ability to work with interruptions. Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with coworkers and the ability to exercise diplomacy in dealing with diverse groups of people.

Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience completing advanced welding and fabrication projects such as TIG, MIG, Arc, and Fuel/Gas welding, cutting, burning, and sheering of various metals including but not limited to steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and cast aluminum.

Special Conditions of Employment Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process. Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program. Must possess a valid Class B Commercial license to drive in the State of California, with passenger endorsement and a satisfactory driving record. License must not be restricted to vehicles 15 passengers or less including the driver, but must certify individual to drive passenger vehicles weighing more than 26, 001 gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and carrying 20 passengers or more including the driver (DMV CLASS B LICENSE WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT). Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid California Class B license to drive and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program. Must participate in DOT drug testing program. Ability to safely lift parts, components and supplies while bending, kneeling or stooping with or without accommodation. Ability to safely push and move equipment weighing up to 160 pounds with or without accommodation. Must have the ability to: operate a vacuum, floor scrubber, and polisher; use cleaning chemical compounds; perform essential custodial duties including dumping bags into dumpster or moving equipment and materials with or without accommodations. Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice, and work on-call to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary for emergency repairs. Ability to work shift work, 6AM to 2:30PM. Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.

The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program. Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Safety Statement All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

Notice of Availability In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is available at: . This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy . It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.