Diesel Technician II

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and life insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and fami

Holiday leave and retirement options

Job summary

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville seeks a Transit Bus Mechanic responsible for safe, timely repair and maintenance of heavy-duty transit vehicles and other fleet vehicles used to transport passengers around Fayetteville. Regular attendance and collegial collaboration are essential.

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent; diesel technician certification or military training preferred; five years of vehicle maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Diesel Truck Technician certification or equivalent military training required.
• At least five years of vehicle maintenance experience.
• Preferred: Associate degree, CDL, ASE Certification, and at least one year of heavy truck/transit maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy-duty transit vehicles and fleet vehicles.
• Ensure safe, timely repairs and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and teamwork.

Skills

Heavy truck maintenance

Five years experience

Education

High school diploma

Diesel Truck Technician certification

Military service training

Associate’s degree

Commercial Driver’s License

ASE Certification

Tools

CDL

ASE Certification

Job description

Closing Date:

10/15/2026

Type of Position:

Skilled Crafts and Trades

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Skilled Trade Operations

Summary of Job Duties:

The Transit Bus Mechanic is responsible for the safe, timely repair, and maintenance of heavy-duty transit vehicles, passenger vehicles, and other fleet vehicles used in transporting passengers to specific destinations within the City of Fayetteville Arkansas. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

PLUS

• Completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification (appropriate military service training or Diesel Truck Technician certification)

OR

At least five years of experience in vehicle maintenance or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or advanced specialized or technical training
• Commercial Driver’s License
• ASECertification
• At least one year of heavy truck/ transit maintenance experience

Salary Information:

$61,735.00 - $77,169.00 Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Grasping, Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes