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Job Description:

• Perform a full range of skilled mechanical maintenance, diagnostic, inspection and repair duties on trucks and buses.
• Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair gas and diesel powered buses and trucks.
• Determine repairs that should be performed by others and coordinate with local repair facilities; ensure charges are fair by doing comparisons for work done.
• Implement and perform a preventative maintenance program on the bus fleet and trucks.
• Ensure concerns identified by bus drivers are fully addressed.
• Responsible for the overall maintenance of the interior and exterior of vehicles including upholstery, paint, wiring, lighting, etc.
• Coordinate tire work (e.g. changing, balancing) for the purpose of ensuring all buses and equipment are operating on safe tires.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies on hand for the repair of vehicles; contact and compare vendors to obtain high quality supplies for the best price.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; coordinate, maintain and repair shop facilities and equipment.
• Document all work using computer software.
• Process parts/repairs invoices and receipts.
• Perform annual safety inspections and confirm compliance with State requirements.
• Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications, remain current on all laws pertaining to safe maintenance and repair of buses.
• Provide input and inspections on equipment purchases.
• Assist with training garage student employees.
• Assist Vehicle Technician as needed.
• Be part of on-call rotation to respond to vehicle-related emergencies (jump starts, flat tires, no starts, etc.). Coordinate with other Transportation employees on the service needs for college vehicles.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

• Methods, techniques and procedures used in the inspection, maintenance, repair and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment.
• Operating and repair characteristics of a variety of automotive and bus diagnostic and repair equipment and tools.
• Methods, techniques and procedures used in the repair and adjustment of fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems and chassis.
• Methods and techniques of performing welding and electrical work on motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive and bus vehicles. Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to bus operations and transportation.
• Principles, practices and procedures of recycling and disposing of hazardous waste from motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Operational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of assigned work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

• Operate the full range of diagnostic, maintenance and repair equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Operate a bus and motor vehicle safely.
• Perform the full range of journey level mechanical work, including the diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing of equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, repair and adjust gas and diesel powered equipment. Repair and adjust fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems and chassis.
• Perform methods of welding on motorized vehicles and equipment. Perform electrical work on motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Patch and install seat covers and other accessories.
• Accurately determine mechanical repair needs. Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

About Hope College

Hope’s campus is nestled in the heart of downtown Holland, just miles from Lake Michigan. We’ve been part of this community for more than 150 years, growing from the 10 students who enrolled in 1862 to more than 3,100 students on campus today. From the beginning, Hope College has looked to the future. Here, historic architecture fits comfortably with world-class facilities: Van Vleck Hall, built in 1857, is just a block from our Pelletron particle accelerator. Our commitment to our Christian heritage (founded in partnership with the Reformed Church in America) points us to the deepest engagement in academics and in life. This rare combination of deep roots and rigorous preparation for the world of tomorrow equips Hope students to go into the world and make an impact in their communities.

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