Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital planning and space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions. The University's main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet. The department includes operating budgets of over $48 million, manages a capital project portfolio of approximately $500 million, and employs nearly 300 full-time staff to carry forth the duties necessary for the campus' development and operation. JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Fleet Services Technical Staff Supervisor, the Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician performs operational level heavy duty vehicular and equipment maintenance and repair duties. The Heavy Duty Equipment Technician inspects, maintains, repairs, diagnoses, adjusts, and replaces mechanical and electrical components on University-owned vehicles and equipment. Vehicles and equipment maintained include passenger sedans, light duty trucks, vans (both passenger and cargo), medium duty and heavy duty trucks, fire and police vehicles, passenger transport buses, tractors and landscape maintenance equipment, street sweepers, standby generators (1-kw to 150-kw), and other vehicles and equipment used in the day to day operations of the University. Systems and sub-systems maintained and repaired include but are not limited to the following : engine, transmission, ignition, fuel delivery, charging and starting, exhaust, electrical, drive-train, braking systems (both hydraulic and air actuated), air comfort, steering, suspension, and hydraulic systems. The incumbent will also perform fabrication and welding duties, operate and maintain shop tools and equipment, and document work performed. Additional duties include TIG, MIG, Arc, and Fuel / Gas welding, cutting, burning, and shearing of various metals, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and cast aluminum. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary : $40.27-$50.09 / hourly. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount. Benefits Level Eligibility : Full benefits Schedule Information :

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time : 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week : Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes : Day Employee Classification : Career appointment Job End Date : None Work Location : UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation : Service Employees (SX) Job Code Classification : HVY DUTY EQUIP TCHN (008476) Travel : Never or Rarely JOB DUTIES 65% - Maintenance / Repair / Metal Fabrication
• Performs or assists other Heavy-Duty Equipment Technicians and Automotive Technicians in major repair and maintenance of automotive and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including major system overhauls.
• Maintains and repairs emission control systems to ensure conformity to all local, state, and Federal emission regulations.
• Performs maintenance and repair to vehicles and equipment operating on gasoline, diesel motor fuel, propane, compressed natural gas, and electric-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Reads and interprets basic blueprints and executes metal fabrication projects as directed. 15% - Diagnostic
• Inspects automotive and heavy equipment to determine corrective action necessary.
• Performs drivability diagnosis of computer-controlled systems.
• Performs repairs in the most cost-efficient manner possible. 10% - Equipment Operation
• Operates vehicles and equipment during the course of maintenance and repair.
• Utilizes engine analyzers, emission analyzers.
• Operates shop tools and equipment, operate welding and fabrication equipment. 10% - Record Keeping
• Prepares maintenance and repair records.
• Prepares work orders that accurately reflect time and materials used in the course of repairs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Journeyman level experience and skill in automotive heavy vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of tools and special tools used in the course of performing job duties.
• Ability to perform welding and fabrication operations required in the course of performing job duties.
• Knowledge in the proper use and operation of diagnostic equipment used in the course of performing job duties.
• Ability to properly inspect vehicles and equipment for needed maintenance and repairs, and to perform those maintenance and repair operations.
• Ability to safely operate University owned vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work both individually and cooperatively with others with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to identify and correct hazardous conditions and to exercise good judgment when to report unsafe and hazardous conditions.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines, flexibility to work with changing workloads and deadlines, good customer service skills and the ability to work with interruptions.
• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with coworkers and the ability to exercise diplomacy in dealing with diverse groups of people. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated experience completing advanced welding and fabrication projects such as TIG, MIG, Arc, and Fuel / Gas welding, cutting, burning, and sheering of various metals including but not limited to steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and cast aluminum. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial license to drive in the State of California, with passenger endorsement and a satisfactory driving record. License must not be restricted to vehicles 15 passengers or less including the driver, but must certify individual to drive passenger vehicles weighing more than 26, 001 gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and carrying 20 passengers or more including the driver (DMV CLASS B LICENSE WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT).
• Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid California Class B license to drive and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program. Must participate in DOT drug testing program.
• Ability to safely lift parts, components and supplies while bending, kneeling or stooping with or without accommodation.
• Ability to safely push and move equipment weighing up to 160 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Must have the ability to : operate a vacuum, floor scrubber, and polisher; use cleaning chemical compounds; perform essential custodial duties including dumping bags into dumpster or moving equipment and materials with or without accommodations.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice, and work on-call to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary for emergency repairs.
• Ability to work shift work, 6AM to 2 : 30PM.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
• The University of California has implemented a covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained : leginfo.legislature.ca.gov / faces / codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=1.&part=4.&chapter=2.&article=2.5. MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT . click apply for full job detailsaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a