AUTO MECHANIC II

AUTO MECHANIC II

Posting Number: SRGV5382
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Department: Campus Auxiliary Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:
To provide skills in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment. Responsible for performing mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, tractors, bulldozers, and related equipment.

Description of Duties:
• Examines vehicle and assesses the nature and extent of damage or malfunction to conduct required repairs.

• Plans work procedures using charts, technical manuals, diagrams, and specifications.

• Rebuilds and repairs engines, transmissions, and clutch assemblies in accordance with specific instruction

• Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings

using mechanical hand tools.

• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, alternators, distributors, starters, pumps, and components of electrical and electronic systems.

• Uses diagnostic equipment as an aid in locating vehicle defects.

• Performs emission control repair, replacement and testing on all required vehicles.

• Road tests vehicles to locate operational defects prior to returning to active use.

• Operates shop machines to rebuild or fabricate machine parts.

• Assembles materials and tools.

• Ensures completed work conforms to specifications, requirements, and is in compliance with applicable safety codes and regulations.

• Orders parts and repair equipment.

• Participates in the maintenance and operation of an automotive shop.

• Performs work in accordance with established safety procedures.

• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

• Understands and follows oral and written instructions or specifications.

• Performs engine tune-ups, engine overhauls, maintains and repairs brakes, transmissions, exhaust systems, electrical systems, auto cooling and heating systems.

• Performs body work including painting, sanding, grinding, and sealing, among other duties.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
General supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:
High school graduation or equivalent or applicable certifications.

Preferred Education:
Vocational School training in auto mechanics’ and body repair.

Licenses/Certifications:
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as an automotive mechanic.

Preferred Experience:
Four (4) or more years of the above experience.

Equipment:
Considerable knowledge of tools and equipment of the automotive and gasoline engine maintenance and repair trade.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to Mechanical and Electrical Hazards. Exposure to outside environments, hot, dry, wet, cold; some work in restricted spaces, bodily strain and discomfort. Duties may involve the lifting and moving of heavy objects, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other activities requiring physical exertion. Danger of falls, chemicals, electrical shock and burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Other:
Must be accurate in recognizing and making adjustments to close tolerances.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 10/05/2021
Grant Funded Position: No
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EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/30678

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