HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC **Extended Site Maintenance** We are performing updates and maintenance to our applicant experience. As a result, the site will be unavailable Saturday, February 8th at 9pm EST through Sunday, February 9th at 8:00am EST. During this outage period, applications for job postings can not be submitted. Apply Now **How to Apply** + Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume along with application. + Driver license number must be included in application to be considered. **Job Summary** Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on light and heavy duty fleet vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to: transit coaches, trucks, passenger sedans, minivans, refuse trucks, heavy duty trucks, landscape equipment, tool carriers, skid loaders, trailers, back hoes and utility vehicles. The selected candidate will: + Inspect vehicles and equipment to identify the cause of errors or defects. + Service, repair, adjust, and perform testing on motorized vehicles, and equipment system components and equipment, that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. + Operate, maneuver, and drive mechanized equipment such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, transit coaches, landscape equipment, heavy duty vehicles, machinery, and trucks. + Provide excellent customer service. + Maintain daily work activity including vehicle and equipment maintenance records. **Responsibilities*** + Perform maintenance and repairs, including disassembly and reassembly, of auxiliary and stationary equipment and parts. + Operate a wrecker. + Bend, straighten, fabricate, weld, and repair components as necessary. + Read and interpret diagnostic test results using meters, gauges, and computerized and handheld diagnostic equipment. + Raise trucks, buses, or other equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists. + Inspect and repair brakes, including air brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other components of the university's fleet of vehicles and heavy and light duty equipment. + Perform routine maintenance, such as oil changes, lubrication, and electrical system service. + Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment. + Test drive vehicles to ensure proper operation and verification of repairs. + Examine and adjust protective guards and other safety devices. + Diagnose and repair automotive and heavy duty electronic control systems. + Maintain records of repairs in web-based fleet management system. + Train and coordinate the work of assigned assistants. + Other maintenance duties as described by supervision. **Required Qualifications*** + Minimum three (3) years of recent related truck, bus, and heavy equipment repair experience. + Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, including computerized diagnostic equipment. + Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safe operation of a transit coach, vehicle fleet and heavy equipment maintenance operation, and protection of people, property, and institutions. + Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by road transportation, including the relative costs and benefits. + Ability to convey information effectively, both orally and in writing. + Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. + DOT drug and alcohol testing. **Desired Qualifications*** + ASE or State of Michigan certification in several areas of automotive and heavy duty repairs. + Operational knowledge of Windows based computer systems. + Superior customer service skills. + Ability to adapt to multiple shifting priorities. + Knowledge of, and experience with, alternative fuel vehicles, i.e. E85, biodiesel, diesel electric, and gasoline electric hybrid vehicle systems. **Licensure & Certification** Valid driver license with a clean record, and ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License, B Group, Passenger endorsement, and no air brake restrictions within the probationary period is required. *NOTE: Driver license number must be included in application to be considered.* **Work Schedule** Afternoon Shift, Monday through Friday. Work schedule 2:30 PM - 11 PM **Additional Information** F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive. **Union Affiliation** This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. **Background Screening** The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **U-M EEO/AA Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 259406 **Working Title** HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC **Job Title** HEAVY EQUIP MECHANIC **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Onsite **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Nonexempt **Organizational Group** Prkg Transprt Srvs **Department** Transportation Services **Posting Begin/End Date** 2/03/2025 - 2/08/2025 **Salary** $73,611.20 - $74,963.20 **Career Interest** Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union) Apply Now