"Assistant, Lab, Diesel and Heavy Equipment (Part-Time Temporary)"

Job Description Summary

This position provides basic support to diesel and heavy equipment laboratory operations under the direction of the Program Director and area faculty. This is a part time temporary position up to 25 hours/week.

Duties/Functions

• Coordinating the preparation of Diesel shop exercises and activities. This coordination includes ensuring all equipment, trucks, and expendable supplies are in place and sufficient for the requirements of each session.
• Maintaining the shop facilities, equipment, and required supplies in a clean and orderly manner to allow the faculty to focus on instructing students.
• Using hand tools, minor troubleshooting and repair of equipment, cleaning and organizing of storage racks, shelves and cabinets.
• Providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs safety and security watch at all times.
• May give students help on machines and diesel engines.
• Follow daily special project instructions as needed.
• Inform instructors of safety violations and issues

Education Required

High school diploma

Education Preferred

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Diploma or Certificate

Physical Demands

• Work is typically performed in a diesel shop environment. Students of all ages and abilities are in the shop while working.
• While on campus, the lab assistant shall uphold the persona and standards of a professional employee of the college. Be an example for following safety rules.
• Self-starting work ethic. Assistant must stay busy. Student interaction beyond work relationship kept to a minimum.
• Reliability is a must.