Automotive Mechanic, Fleet Maintenance Operations

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Automotive Mechanic to join their Fleet Maintenance Operations team. This role requires a minimum of three years of experience in automotive repairs and intermediate computer skills. You will work under minimal supervision to maintain and repair various motor vehicles and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare coverage from day one, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in service.

Benefits

PPO Medical Plan

100% Preventive Healthcare Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in automotive repairs required.
• EPA Section 609 Certification and Texas Motor Vehicle Inspector License needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a variety of motor-operated vehicles and equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.

Skills

Automotive Repairs

Intermediate Computer Skills

Use of Hand and Shop Tools

Knowledge of Combustion Engines

Knowledge of Electrical Systems

Knowledge of Hydraulic Systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Diagnostic Equipment

Precision Tools

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage


• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay


• Paid Time Off, available day one


• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)


• Paid Parental Leave Benefit


• Wellness programs


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer


• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is seeking a skilled and experienced Automotive Mechanic for their Fleet Maintenance Operations team; three (3) years of paid work experience and intermediate computer skills minimum. Works under minimal supervision to provide skilled mechanical work in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and variety of other motor-operated equipment.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW buildings and travel off-site as needed.

Shift Requirement: Day shift position; Monday through Friday, hours can range from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma, vocational school, or GED

• Experience
  
  
  
  • 3 years of experience in automotive repairs.
  
  
  • Intermediate computer skills required and flexibility in working hours.
  
  
  
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  
  
  
  • EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification Upon Hire and
  
  
  • Texas Motor Vehicle Inspector License Upon Hire
  
  
  
  

***INCLUDE UPDATED RESUME AND LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION COPIES WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires use of hand, shop, and precision tools and electronic diagnostic equipment.


• Work requires good knowledge of combustion engines, electrical systems, carburetors, hydraulics, automatic and manual transmissions, and differentials.


• Work requires accuracy in making adjustments to close tolerances.


• Work requires alertness and careful attention to avoid serious injury to self or others.


• Work requires walking, bending, climbing, lifting up to 75 lbs., pulling/pushing equipment up to 75 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands
  Bending/Leaning Over
  Climbing
  Lifting
  Pulling
  Pushing
  Walking

• Working Conditions
  Atmospheric Conditions
  Extreme cold
  Extreme heat
  Noise
  Vibration
  Warehouse Setting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

• Maintains, services, and repairs air and water cooled engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, transmissions, front and rear ends, brakes, tune-ups, carburetors, electronic exhaust systems, wiring of engine and chassis, clutches, air conditioning, etc. on variety of motor-operated vehicles and equipment such as cars, trucks, tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, edgers, post hole diggers, power blowers, scooters, forklifts, tree sprayers, etc.


• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance as required.


• Repairs vehicles and equipment in off-site emergencies as needed.


• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment and keeps work area in neat and orderly condition.


• May provide working supervision to semi-skilled workers of lower grade.


• Performs other duties as assigned

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!