<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 05/12/2025 Requisition Number PRN41875B Job Title Vehicle Technician 3 Working Title Vehicle Technician 3 Job Grade E FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>7:00am - 3:30pm</p> <p>VP Area President Department 00396 - Fleet Services Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $25.00 - $32.00/h DOE Close Date 08/12/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks on the journeyman level in maintaining, servicing, and repairing all manner of light duty, heavy duty, and other related mechanical equipment. Ensures maximum use and operation from University vehicles through proper service and repair.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Performs diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment or light equipment, or both, depending on assignment and operational needs.</p> <ul> <li>"Light" equipment includes, but is not limited to: police and other passenger cars, pick-ups, tow trucks, vans, ATV and other four-wheelers, small tractors, mowers, snow blowers, accessories, hydraulics. </li><li>"Heavy" equipment includes, but is not limited to: bulldozers, loaders, plows, trucks, hydraulics, accessories. </li><li>Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems. Reviews vehicle and equipment history files to assist in determining frequency and possible cause of problems. Determines materials and parts required. Repairs, overhauls or replaces all equipment components, including but not limited to, engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, steering, differentials, and hydraulic, electrical, computer, fuel and cooling systems. </li><li>Tunes motors using standard test equipment. Performs safety inspections, and may do emissions tests as required. Replaces defective parts. </li><li>Services equipment with oil, grease and water. Checks and services batteries. Checks and lubricates transmissions and differentials. May change and mount tires. </li><li>Installs accessary lights, and other equipment </li><li>Uses normal hand tools, as well as power tools, and modern test or diagnostic equipment to perform necessary repairs, adjustments, overhaul or component replacement. Keeps current on repair and diagnostic technology by studying repair manuals and other production literature, as well as attending specific schools or classes as required. </li><li>Maintains standard shop records, reflecting amount of time, type of repair, parts used and job orders. Will use a computer to input and retrieve data. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>One day comprehensive examination; successful completion of an approved 4 year, 8,000+ hour accredited apprenticeship program in Automobile Mechanics; and four years of shop experience, two of which are in diesel repair or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and certification by the State Highway Patrol to perform safety inspections on vehicles, heavy equipment and buses, and by the county to perform emission testing on vehicles, heavy equipment and buses or receive certification within six months of hire required. Licensed by the Environmental Protection Agency to diagnose and repair air conditioning units using the freon recovery system; demonstrated customer service skills; and oral and written communications skills to deal effectively with others also required. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in Diesel repair preferred. Certification for state inspection is accomplished by passing a written test administered by the Utah State Highway Patrol. Certification for emissions is accomplished by completing a 40 hr course and passing of a test using University equipment. Licensing for freon recovery system requires completion of a one day class and passing grade on the written test.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <p>Valid drivers license.</p> <p>Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only </li></ul>