Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician — Welding & Fabrication

University of California, Santa Cruz; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,475 - 69,003; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a Heavy‑Duty Equipment Technician under the Fleet Services Technical Staff Supervisor to perform maintenance and repair on university vehicles and equipment. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and fabricate components across engines, transmissions, brakes, electricals, and hydraulic systems, including welding with TIG, MIG, Arc processes.

The role requires journeyman level experience, ability to read blueprints, operate diagnostic equipment, and

Qualifications

• Journeyman level experience in automotive heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Experience using tools and special tooling for repairs.
• Ability to weld and fabricate as required.
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment operation.
• Ability to inspect and identify maintenance needs.
• Ability to safely operate university vehicles.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in teams.
• Ability to identify hazards and exercise judgment.
• Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to workload.
• Interpersonal skills for diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform major repair and maintenance of heavy‑duty vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain and repair emission control systems.
• Work with gasoline, diesel, propane, CNG, and electric‑powered vehicles.
• Read blueprints and execute metal fabrication.
• Inspect vehicles to determine corrective action.
• Diagnose drivability issues with computer systems.
• Operate shop tools including welding and fabrication equipment.
• Prepare maintenance and repair records and work orders.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Welding fabrication

Diagnostic equipment use

Vehicle inspection

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Shop tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic scanners

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a Heavy‑Duty Equipment Technician under the Fleet Services Technical Staff Supervisor to perform maintenance and repair on university vehicles and equipment. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and fabricate components across engines, transmissions, brakes, electricals, and hydraulic systems, including welding with TIG, MIG, Arc processes.

The role requires journeyman level experience, ability to read blueprints, operate diagnostic equipment, and