Fleet Tech III for Transportation (Light & Heavy Duty Equipment)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA seeks a skilled Fleet Technician III to perform skilled repairs on automobiles, light and heavy equipment, and trucks. The role includes supervising fellow employees in the Shop Manager's absence and ensuring repairs meet high standards.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical/electrical faults, maintaining records, and guiding other technicians. Requires a strong license, ASE certifications, and the ability to work on-site with physical demands and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and 9 years' experience in repair of automotive equipment/ apprenticeship required.
• State inspectors license and at least 8 ASE certifications required.
• Thorough knowledge of fleet maintenance methods, materials, tools, and safety precautions.
• Proficient in modern repair methods for automobiles, light trucks, and gas-powered equipment.
• MIG and acetylene welding skill is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical defects on automotive vehicles and university equipment.
• Repair brakes, tires, steering, starters, generators, transmissions, and minor body work as needed.
• Maintain repair records, work orders, and time tracked through approved systems.
• Provide guidance to Fleet Technicians and communicate issues with operators and supervisors.
• Assist in improving shop efficiency and policy; handle parts when managers are unavailable.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

State inspector license

ASE certifications (8+)

Job description

The Fleet Technician III is responsible, under general supervision,for performing skilled repairs and maintenance on automobiles,light and heavy duty equipment and light/medium/heavy duty trucks;and performs related duties as required. The job will involvesupervisory duties, in the absence of the Shop Manager, of thefellow employees to include but not limited to: Assigning of Work,Issuing Parts, Inventory, Prioritizing day to day activities,verifying repairs, etc. The technician is responsible for providingtheir own tools to complete repairs and maintenance assigned. Maybe required to respond to emergency calls as needed for the bestinterest of the University. The technician is to produce work thatmeets the high standards of the Transportation Department and toassist in accomplishing the mission of Liberty University.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Inspects, diagnose, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and other defects on automotive vehicles; including, but not limited to tune-ups, relining, and adjusting brakes, tire replacement and balancing, steering gears, starters, generators, universal joints, and minor body repair.
2. Inspects, diagnose, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and other defects on university equipment (Equipment includes, but is not limited to, University assets such as SUV, heavy equipment, mowers, trailers, ATVs, lifts, etc. that exist or may at any time, be added to the University’s fleet.).
3. Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using electronic diagnostic automotive equipment and determine appropriate installation, service, and maintenance needs.
4. Diagnose, inspect, and repair air conditioning systems on various vehicles and equipment.
5. Diagnose, inspect, and repair hydraulic systems on multiple types of equipment and vehicles.
6. Rebuild gas/diesel engines.
7. Rebuild automatic and manual transmissions.
8. Maintains records of repairs made, work orders, and time worked through departmental approved means.
9. Must follow departmental approved method of documentation known as the 3 C’s: Complaint, Cause, Correction.
10. Provide guidance to Fleet Technicians.
11. Must be able to communicate service and repair problems and procedures with operator and supervisor.
12. Completes work in a professional standard and as meets the University Mission and needs.
13. Shall enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Such as the participation with various projects and presentations assigned by Management.
14. Assist with implementing and maintaining shop efficiency and policy.
15. Issue parts when Shop Manager or Parts Manager not present.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

A high school diploma and 9 years' experience in the repair of automotive equipment in conjunction with an apprenticeship required. State inspectors license and at least 8 ASE certifications required. Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in fleet maintenance, inspection and repair practices; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; safe operation of vehicle/equipment repair and maintenance tools. Proficient in modern methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in repairing automobiles, light trucks, and other gas-powered equipment. MIG and acetylene welding skill is preferred.

Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Regularly required to lift 50+ pounds. Visits to campus sites, maintenance shops, and associated vendors may be required. Work may be conducted on site of asset failure or at the Transportation Shop. This may include frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, handling, grasping, and the ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects. Some duties involve exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, oil, chemicals, fumes and traffic hazards. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required, must be able to pass all requirements to be on Liberty University insurance.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$26.44 - $28.85

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility ofic assuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting forall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to thejob classifications strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.