Mechanic II, Transit

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Generous Retirement Contributions
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The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.

Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage
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Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.

Paid Time Off
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Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.

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Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.

Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
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Mechanic II Transit

This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming’s Employee Handbook. Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closures based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure.

This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

Perform as advanced level transit mechanic. Perform intermediate to advanced diagnosis and repair of University of Wyoming transit buses. Serve as diesel technician. Assist in all other repairs and preventative maintenance as needed to include diagnostics, electrical, transmissions, engines and rebuilds.

• Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair diesel and/or gas vehicles and equipment. Inspect vehicle components, parts, and accessories to ensure safe operation that is compliant with all DOT, FTA, and ADA regulations. Adhere to safety and preventative maintenance standards and procedures.
• Perform intermediate to advanced vehicle/equipment maintenance and repairs to transit fleet to include Gillig, International buses, foreign and domestic vehicles, UTV and ATVs. Diagnose, maintain, test and repair fleet and/or vehicles to keep in optimum and safe conditions.
• Read and interpret vehicle manuals and schematics to perform complex repairs/maintenance.
• Repair and replace parts to resolve malfunctions; clean equipment/parts by washing with solvents, soaps and water or steam cleaning; perform preventive maintenance on equipment/parts to ensure work-life and efficiency. Operate and test-drive vehicles.
• Oversee the maintenance and organization of tools, equipment, and shop area to ensure optimal functionality, availability and adherence to safety standards.
• Compile and organize documentation, including repair and maintenance logs and parts lists, for submission to the supervisor to facilitate accurate entry into the work order management system.
• Provide support to the supervisor by assisting with task assignments, work scheduling, parts procurement, and work order management. Assume supervisory responsibilities as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
• Facilitate and manage communication with external service providers to ensure efficient coordination and resolution of service needs.

• Address road call situations as required, coordinating towing services, arranging for bus replacements, or facilitating field repairs to ensure timely resolutions.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet…