Diesel & Vehicle Mechanic

Position Summary 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. Full time position. $23.08 - $24.82 per hour ($48,000 - $51,625 annual). Parking and Transportation Services, a division of 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. 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 the work area. Performs additional related duties as needed. Qualifications Minimum: completion of an apprenticeship in automotive repair, or a high school diploma/GED and four years of appropriate experience. Equivalent vocational/technical training may substitute for experience. Preferred: Electronic Experience; ASE Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis & ASE Transit bus electronic certificate. Five or more years of relevant experience. 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 programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Compliance This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of South Florida