"Auto Technician"

Auto Technician

Job #: 042418

Location: Syracuse, New York

Pay Range: $32.365-$35.96 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm (All days and hours subject to change)

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Exercise some judgment to plan and perform a sequence of operations involved in automotive repair.

Education and Experience:

Advanced knowledge of automotive repair equivalent to 1-2 years of practical trades training or previous work experience.

At least four years additional practical experience, including working knowledge of diagnostic computer scanning tools.

Must provide own hand tools.

Valid NYS Class B with S endorsement CDL license.

Valid NYS Inspectors license.

The ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

Skills and Knowledge:

CDL license is preferred

Conduct intake for service requests; distribute assignments to mechanics, including overtime assignments as necessary. Coordinate and schedule work assignments to ensure efficient operations and minimize service delays. Order inventory and maintain records. Communicate with customers and schedule appointments. Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems to ensure all University emergency vehicles are in good working order. Conduct regular critical safety assessments of University vehicles, and ensure compliance with DOT and other safety requirements for high priority vehicles, including but not limited to, University ambulance, Executive transport vehicle, University shuttles and vans, and the Department of Public Safety fleet.

Responsibilities:

May be called in at any time during the day or night, 24/7, to service priority vehicles. Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems in cars, trucks, tractors, pay loaders, grounds equipment and other heavy equipment. Tune engines including replacing plugs, points, condensers, coils, setting timing, etc. Reline brakes, repair and rebuild starters, generators, power steering and power brake units. Must be able to remove, repair, and overhaul air compressors, air, dryer, and motors. Rewire or install new wiring harness as required. Tear down and rebuild engines. Maintain records and call-in equipment for preventive maintenance

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111704