Diesel Technician I (Heavy-Duty Vehicles)

Location: College Station, Texas, United States; onsite position

Salary: $25.20 per hour

Company

Transportation Services supports Texas A&M University through fleet, parking, and transit services for the university community.

What you will do

• Perform skilled maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including diesel and gasoline engines, drivetrain components, exhaust systems, batteries, belts, hoses, and tires.
• Carry out preventative maintenance inspections and maintain manual and computerized service orders.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify engine, transmission, electrical, and other vehicle faults.
• Maintain vehicle specifications and fleet-wide maintenance records, identify replacement parts, and submit parts requests.
• Drive DOT-regulated vehicles for test drives, disabled-vehicle recovery, and vehicle deliveries.
• Keep the shop clean and work cooperatively with other transportation professionals.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles or equipment, or a combination of relevant work and school experience.
• Valid vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain a State of Texas Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air-brakes endorsements within 60 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of engine and drivetrain components, diagnostic software, basic DC electrical troubleshooting, welding, and cutting-torch operation.
• Ability to work onsite in College Station, work changing shifts, and support Saturday home football games as needed.

Nice to have

• Automotive or diesel trade-school training.
• Commercial vehicle operator’s license with passenger and air-brakes endorsements.
• ASE or equivalent OEM certifications in related specialties.

Culture & Benefits

• Uniforms, tools, and safety equipment are provided.
• Work hours are Monday–Friday, 1:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. during fall and spring semesters, and 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during summer break.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits are available, with university contributions to employee health and basic life premiums.
• Paid holidays, monthly sick and vacation leave, and automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Professional development through LinkedIn Learning, conference support, educational release time, and tuition assistance.
• The role is subject to DOT regulations, physical demands, criminal-history screening, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Hiring process

• Submit complete application data or a complete resume.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of the required criminal-history check.