Transportation and Equipment Lead Technician (Mechanic)

Allan Hancock College; Santa Maria (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allan Hancock College seeks a lead automotive technician to oversee shop and yard maintenance, diagnose and repair automotive vehicles and power equipment. The role involves supervising staff, scheduling activities, and ensuring safety and compliance across campus facilities.

The position requires ASE certifications, a trade apprenticeship or an associate degree in Automotive Technology, and experience with diesel/gas engines, welding, and equipment welding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with trade apprenticeship or A.A. in Automotive Technology.
• ASE certificates in relevant categories are preferred.
• Forklift operator certificate within first year of employment.

Responsabilités

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical defects in district vehicles and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs at Lompoc Valley Center as needed.
• Overhaul engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, and air conditioning systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and tune-ups; use scan tools and meters.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program.
• Maintain repair logs and equipment status data.
• Coordinate with facilities for scheduling maintenance and repairs.

Connaissances

Diagnose issues

Repair/maintain equipment

Coordinate scheduling

Tool handling

Heavy manual labor

Operate district vehicles/equipment

Clear communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Automotive trade apprenticeship or Associate degree in Automotive Technology

ASE certificates

Outils

Forklift operation

Welding

Description du poste

Position Summary

DEFINITION
Under supervision of administrator the incumbent is in a lead position that is required to oversee shop and yard maintenance operations, perform technical diagnostic and repairs, review and schedule all shop activities. The incumbent values and promotes the mission and vision of the college.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The position provides guidance to other technicians and directs all shop and yard activities. This position services, repairs, and maintains all automotive vehicles and power operated equipment. In addition to the mechanically skilled requirements, under minimal supervision the individual will monitor fueling stations and fueling of auxiliary equipment such as emergency generators.

Essential Functions and Qualifications

1. Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical and electrical defects in district transportation and equipment such as but not limited to cars, trucks, diesel engines, generators, agriculture equipment, turf/grounds equipment, tractor implements, golf carts, man lifts, knuckle booms, small engines and trailers.
2. Performs maintenance and repairs to transportation and equipment at the Lompoc Valley Center (LVC) as needed.
3. Overhauls engines (gas or diesel), repair and replace transmissions and differentials, complete brake overhaul (including air brakes), service and repair hydraulic systems, service and repair air condition systems, mount and balance tires and repairs flat tire repairs.
4. Conducts safety inspections and performs tune-ups on vehicles and equipment.
5. Performs technical electrical diagnosis using scan tools, multi-meters and other related equipment.
6. Performs welding repairs and fabrication.
7. Develops and implements a preventative maintenance program for all vehicles and equipment.
8. Maintains accurate repair logs and updates equipment/vehicle status data.
9. Orders and purchases fuel, oil, parts and supplies, as required.
10. Obtains quotes and estimates for scope of work.
11. Oversees yard maintenance (equipment, storage, recycling of steel, waste, and disposal).
12. Oversees fueling stations and updates security coding and maintains fuel logs.
13. Complete monthly and annual inspections on fuel tanks, provide reports as needed.
14. Assign work orders within the scope of the position.
15. Facilitate transportation of vehicles to a California State agency for smog inspections, ensure all annual smog inspections are completed at both Santa Maria Campus and LVC.
16. Provide information and/or complete Annual Government Fleet Smog Check Program report.
17. Collaborates with facilities personnel and outside agencies in regards to: hazmat waste and environmental safety inspectors.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Tools and equipment used in the diagnosis, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of gas, diesel and electric powered vehicles and equipment;
• Safe work practices;
• Basic arithmetic;
• Basic computer skills.

Demonstrate Ability To:

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical defects;
• Repair and maintain gas, diesel and electrical powered equipment;
• Coordinate with other departments for scheduling equipment maintenance and repairs;
• Use of standard mechanic tools skillfully and safely;
• Perform heavy manual labor;
• Operate district vehicles and equipment (cars, trucks, forklifts, and small equipment);
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Working Conditions:

• Automotive shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Extreme temperatures.
• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors.
• Communicates with employees and vendors over the telephone, by videoconferencing, by email, and in person.

Special Qualifications:

Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Class C driver's license and the ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage;
• Forklift Operator Certificate within the first year of employment;
• Basic Welding Certificate within the first year of employment

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalency with formal trade apprenticeship OR associate's degree in Automotive Technology with two years' experience as a diesel mechanic and/or six years' experience in a related field. Possession of Automotive Service Certificates (ASE) in the various categories.

Physical Demands:

• Heavy work requiring frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing and walking for prolonged periods.

Additional Information

The desired start date is November 2026. This is a full-time, 37-hour, classified, 12-month position.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Allan Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.