Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) to perform skilled mechanical work in the fleet maintenance shop, repairing gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuel equipment. Duties include diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and maintaining engines and components.

The role may involve supervising subordinates, ordering parts, and conducting safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on vehicles.
• Install body and fender components on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; perform safety inspections.
• When licensed, perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections.
• Maintain diesel systems such as hydraulics, transmissions, brakes, electronics.
• Operate test equipment and tools for engine control systems.
• Weld, cut, and braze with welding equipment.
• May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.
• Order, receive, and inventory parts for maintenance.

Job description

Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment)

The University at Buffalo is currently seeking a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) within the Campus Operations department. In this role, you will be responsible for performing skilled mechanical work within the fleet maintenance shop in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel-powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment. May perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field.

In this position, you will be responsible for the following:

• Diagnose and perform major and minor mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
• Install body and fender work on self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain gasoline, alternative fuel, and diesel engines; perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections of vehicles and equipment. When licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, may perform NYS Motor Vehicle Inspections.
• Maintain diesel powered equipment and components such as, hydraulic systems, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brakes, automotive electronics, fuel injection systems, turbochargers and starting systems.
• Operate test equipment, hand and power tools, including equipment that assists in the diagnosis and repair of electronic engine control systems.
• Weld, cut, and braze a variety of materials using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment.
• May supervise, train, and instruct subordinates.
• Order, receive, and inventories supplies and parts for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Operate a variety of self-propelled motor vehicles and non-self-propelled vehicles and equipment to test proper operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is defined as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject pre employment and random alcohol and drug testing under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Learn More

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.