Fleet Service & Repair Technician

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) within Campus Operations. You will perform skilled mechanical work in the fleet maintenance shop, maintaining gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel equipment, and may repair field vehicles.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety inspections; the role is safety-sensitive with pre-employment and random testing requirements; equal

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose complex vehicle systems.
• Experience with gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel engines.
• Ability to read technical manuals and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Install body and fender work on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain engines and perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Maintain diesel powered equipment including hydraulic and braking systems.
• Operate test equipment and tools to diagnose engine control systems.
• Weld, cut, and braze materials using welding equipment.
• May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.
• Order, receive, and inventory supplies and parts.
• Operate vehicles and equipment to test operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) within Campus Operations. You will perform skilled mechanical work in the fleet maintenance shop, maintaining gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel equipment, and may repair field vehicles.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety inspections; the role is safety-sensitive with pre-employment and random testing requirements; equal