Automotive Tech I

Position Classification: 

Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt, and benefit-eligible staff position. For more information, visit Why Work at UCO.

General Schedule:

Position typically works Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm at UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Position Overview

Performs and assists with repairs and maintenance on automobiles, equipment, small gas engines, and golf cart type vehicles.

Job Duties

• Performs, or assists with, repair and maintenance on university owned cars, trucks, vans, small equipment, backup generators and golf cart type vehicles.
• Provides basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels and rotating tires, washing and cleaning of university owned vehicles and equipment.
• Replaces, or assists with replacing, worn and/or broken parts.
• Performs, or assists with, minor tune-ups and engine repairs.
• Performs, or assists with, minor body repairs and/or painting as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on university vehicles and maintenance equipment. Performs, or assists with, repairs as required, studies repair manuals and schematics.
• Performs, or assists with, diagnosis and service of A.B.S. electrical utilizing, special tools and scan tools, testing of starting, charging, and various electronically controlled systems.
• Observes, communicates, complies with and enforces Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) provisions.
• Performs duties and complies with needs of special events, before, during, and after the special events are completed. Available to help a facilities emergency. This may necessitate the use of a radio for afterhours call backs. Further, a pre-arranged shift change may be implemented for predictable emergencies like inclement weather. Performs other related duties as necessary to support the UCO mission.

Qualifications/Experience Required

General education or vocational training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsible for obtaining and maintaining all licenses required for code compliance and special tool operations.
Familiarity with wire repair, electrical schematic reading and diagnosis of controls systems of recent model vehicles.
Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be able to operate a typical motor vehicle.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

Knowledge of the use of various hand and power tools of the Automotive Mechanic trade.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Some knowledge in the use of, test lights, volt/ohm meter and various vehicle diagnostic tools.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Able to work with tools of the trade with demonstrated competency. Sufficient dexterity and coordination to operate equipment common to the trade. Reads, understands manuals and instructions printed in English and documents legibly in same. Good oral and written communications are a requirement in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Ability to work safely and be protected in areas with fumes or airborne particles and toxic and/or caustic chemicals. Ability to kneel, bend and stand for long periods of time. Ability to work in and around moving mechanical parts of equipment. Ability to see and read meters; dexterous enough to work