Auto Mechanic I or II

Position Function:

Perform skilled diagnostic, maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on university vehicles and equipment — including cars, trucks, vans, buses, generators, tractors, and other heavy or mobile equipment — using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic technology, and repair methods. Utilize RTA (or the university's designated fleet management system) to manage work orders and maintain vehicle repair histories, ensuring safe, reliable, and well-documented fleet operations in support of university functions.

Salary Grade
: AME-1

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Diagnoses, services, maintains, repairs, and overhauls university vehicles and equipment (cars, trucks, vans, buses, grounds and utility equipment, and other rolling stock) and their component parts, using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic scan tools, and computerized testing equipment.
• 2. Works on a wide range of systems and components, including mechanical, electrical/electronic, fuel injection, emission control, brake and ABS, air conditioning, hydraulic, hybrid/electric drive, and advanced driver-assistance (ADAS) systems, as well as engines, transmissions, differentials, glass, and body components.
• 3. Operates jacks, lifts, hoists, stands, and other shop equipment safely and in accordance with current safety standards.
• 4. Diagnoses and repairs gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuel/electric vehicle engines and drive trains; performs tune-ups, valve work, and transmission overhauls.
• 5. Rebuilds and replaces heavy equipment undercarriages, tracks, rollers, and frames; repairs and replaces pistons, crankshafts, bearings, clutches, and hydraulic drive components.
• 6. Diagnoses problems using OEM and aftermarket diagnostic software and scan tools; determines appropriate repair solutions and the type, quality, and specification of parts, materials, and hardware required.
• 7. Interprets service and overhaul manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, technical service bulletins, and manufacturer software updates.
• 8. Uses RTA (or the university's designated fleet management system) daily to create, update, and close work orders, and to maintain accurate, complete vehicle repair histories for reporting, warranty tracking, and preventive maintenance scheduling.
• 9. Recommends, sources, and orders parts, materials, and supplies needed for repairs; documents job time, labor, and materials accurately and promptly in RTA and other required systems to support cost tracking, billing, and compliance reporting.
• 10. Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including proper handling and disposal of fluids, batteries, tires, and hazardous materials, and completion of required state/DOT vehicle inspections.
• 11. Maintains applicable certifications (e.g., ASE) and pursue ongoing training to stay current with evolving vehicle technology, diagnostic tools, and repair procedures.
• 12. Performs related duties as assigned.

Duties and tasks are standardized. Performs some more advanced tasks as part of training and development. Resolves routine problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels

Duties and tasks are varied and complex. Resolves most questions and problems and refers only to the most complex issue to higher levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applies basic skills and learns advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization. Equivalent to an apprentice level in area…