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Hawkeye Community College Vehicle Maintenance Technician in Waterloo, Iowa
Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Vacancy Notice:Thursday, July 25, 2024
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Position Type:Classified
Hours:Full Time
Reports To:Regional Transportation Training Center Manager
Job Summary
Are you a self-starter and passionate about learning what makes pieces of equipment tick? Are you interested in working on diesel vehicles, heavy equipment, motorcycles and regular automobiles as well as semis? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you!
The Regional Transportation Training Center (RTTC) is looking for a full-time Vehicle Maintenance Technician. In this position you are responsible for managing vehicle maintenance and complies with federal, DOT regulations, and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. It is an exciting time to join our team as we are currently expanding our building, adding a second truck bay, and other new features.
The RTTC is a training location for a variety of short-term training and continuing education driving courses. We offer commercial driving, driver’s education, motorcycle and construction equipment operations at our facility. The driving range features an open driving area, 26-foot-wide road, inclines, and left and right turns. The center's building houses classrooms, drive through truck bays, and has space for four virtual driving simulators.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manages fleet maintenance schedules.
Evaluates vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
May assist in the supervision of student work-study technicians and interns. Reviews student projects and assignments.
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests. Identifies worn and damaged parts and determines corrective action to repair vehicle.
Diagnoses and corrects vehicle deficiencies by repairing and replacing major assemblies, components, parts, and systems to include power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering and hydraulics.
Services college vehicles through adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Maintains vehicle maintenance and repair records as FMCSA mandates
Ensures vehicles are cleaned, washed, vacuumed, and painted.
Ensures equipment is operational by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
Inspects vehicles regularly to ensure Federal Department of Transportation compliance.
Manages inventory to include ordering and processing requisitions.
Provides necessary classroom and laboratory instruction to students in the absence of faculty.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in diesel truck repair or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.
Demonstrated knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions used in maintenance and repair.
Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a team.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical systems.
Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer. Must be able to obtain additional endorsements as needed.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Has an unexpired valid CDL Class A License.
Experience instructing a Construction Equipment Operator course.
Experience developing and implementing Construction Equipment course material and curriculum.
Experience conducting OSHA 10-hour training.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm with occasional evening or weekend hours due to business needs.
Required skills for succeeding in an outdoor, office and machine shop environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers. Work at times is performed outside with varying degrees of climate, being aware of surroundings and moving vehicles.
Employment Status
Full-time, non-exempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary/hourly wages will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience
The wage range for this position starts at $22.06/hr ($45,890 annually).
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Describe your experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Share your diesel mechanic experience.
Describe a time when you successfully diagnosed and resolved a complex mechanical issue on a vehicle.
Describe any experience teaching adults.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Priority screening is set to begin on Monday, August 19, 2024. Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
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Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices:hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or emailequity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email:OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.