Diesel & Vehicle Mechanic

Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic

The Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic repairs, overhauls, and maintains vehicles and equipment of all kinds pertaining to diesel transit buses, associated transportation vehicles, and equipment owned by USF Parking & Transportation Services.

Parking and Transportation Services, a division the University of South Florida's Administrative Services department is responsible for the overall management of the Bull Runner Transit System and parking facilities and services. We are committed to providing guidance and assistance to the USF community and our guests with all their parking and transportation needs in a professional and courteous manner.

Full time position $23.08 - $24.82 per hour ($48,000 - $51,625 annual)

Responsibilities

Repairs and replaces engines, transmissions, blowers, motors, generators, distributors, starters, pumps, and fuel injection systems on vehicles and equipment of all kinds used by USF Parking & Transportation Services.

Rewires ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.

Realigns and rebuilds brake systems, aligns front ends, replaces shock absorbers, and repairs radiators.

Submits requests for new parts and equipment needed to repair vehicles and equipment.

Performs welding on engines, frames, and bodies of vehicles and equipment.

Performs general repairs and maintenance in and around work area.

Performs additional related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires completion of an apprenticeship in automotive repair, or a high school diploma/GED and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Electronic Experience; ASE Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis & ASE Transit bus electronic certificate. Five or more years of relevant experience.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

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