EV and Diesel Equipment Mechanic III

EV and Diesel Equipment Mechanic III (Requisition Number: 68641)

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:
December 1, 2025

Transportation Services at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Equipment Mechanic III! This position is responsible for preventative maintenance, maintenance repairs, and inspections on university heavy‑duty vehicles and buses, with a focus on refuse trucks and Battery Electric Buses. Responsibilities include conducting detailed inspections, removing, repairing, overhauling, and replacing components and parts as necessary, using the proper tools and equipment.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation Services provides comprehensive transit, fleet management, and maintenance to serve the faculty, staff, students, and visitors at the University of Colorado Boulder. The university’s vehicle fleet exceeds 600 vehicles; our robust transit system moves 1.4 million riders per year across the Colorado‑Boulder campus, and we guide driver operations for campuses in Aurora, Boulder, and Denver. We are team‑oriented professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and providing the highest level of customer service.

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues on all university vehicles using necessary tools and diagnostic equipment, including various diagnostic computer programs.
• Perform repairs to the vehicle manufacturers’ specifications, covering engines, transmissions, clutches, drive‑lines, differentials, steering and suspensions, fuel and ignition systems, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems, hydraulic lift‑gates, and other mechanical and electrical systems.
• Possess knowledge of repair and maintenance techniques for gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles—including buses, trailers, refuse and box trucks, and occasional light‑duty vehicles.
• Recognize and report faulty and abnormally functioning components on diesel, gasoline, and electric‑powered equipment, including hydraulic systems.
• Apply in‑depth knowledge of safety hazards and necessary precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports in a timely and efficient manner.
• Document all work performed on shop work orders using Asset Works fleet‑management software.
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.
• Use proprietary diagnostic software to diagnose, examine, and investigate light‑duty and heavy‑duty electric vehicles to determine causes of defective operation of electrical components, starters, pumps, air suspension systems, pneumatic systems, passenger lift assemblies, battery coolant systems, air conditioning systems, and other EV components.
• Lead repair on all battery electric buses, removing, repairing, and replacing parts and components as necessary, including batteries, electrical points, conduits, wiring, and electric motor drive trains.
• Follow strict safety procedures for EV vehicles.
• Assist in troubleshooting and coordination with ChargePoint, the system used to charge electric buses.

• Perform required inspections and preventative maintenance on university vehicles per manufacturer recommendations to prevent breakdowns, reduce downtime, and improve fleet reliability.
• Conduct required annual Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). on commercial motor vehicles.
• Perform detailed inspections of EVs per existing maintenance schedules, ensuring all EVs—heavy‑duty and light‑duty—meet or exceed minimum preventative maintenance requirements (e.g., State of Good Repair, Safety, and DOT inspections).
• Actively and continuously improve professional knowledge, skills, and abilities…