Posting Number

CS01523

Job Title

DIESEL TRUCK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Position Number

10217

FTE

FLSA

Pay Rate

$45,148 - $49,967

Salary Range

Pay Grade Level

318

Position Type

Classified Civil Service Staff

Union

C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status

Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Restriction or Limitation Reason

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department

Maintenance & Repair

Contact(s)

Donna L. Charron
Supervising Employee Relations Officer
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension

401-874-2317

Contact Email

dcharron@uri.edu

Physical Demands

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified by a physician’s certificate.

Campus Location

Kingston

Building(s)

Grant Funded

Extension Contingent on Funding Date

Extension Contingency Notes

Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

To perform a wide variety of duties involved in the inspection, maintenance and repair of diesel trucks and motorized equipment; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Assignments of inspections to be made and repair work to be done are issued
by a superior; work methods are subject to approval, but not constantly supervised; all work is reviewed upon completion for satisfactory results and may be inspected closely for conformity with technical requirements.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Usually none, although may direct the activities of a subordinate assigned to
assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
To inspect, maintain and repair automobiles, trucks, tractors, snowplows, hydraulic equipment, road maintenance machinery and related mechanical equipment.
To inspect, adjust, repair, rebuild and replace, when necessary, transmission, diesel engines, main bearing assemblies, steering assemblies, front and rear axles, differentials, air and hydraulic braking systems, magnetos, carburetors, starters, generators and distributors.
To perform such tasks as refacing, reseating and grinding valves; honing cylinders, replacing bushings, bearings, and gaskets; timing motor; aligning front wheels; relining brakes; inspecting and repairing alternator systems.
To do automotive body, radiator, electrical and battery work not requiring the work of a specialist.
To adjust and repair sanding equipment.
To perform simple welding tasks; adjust and repair truck body and lifts.
To repair tools and garage equipment.
To make urgent and emergency repairs on the road.
To operate a snowplow, truck or other equipment in an urgent or emergency situation.
To study the construction, operation and maintenance requirements of all newly acquired trucks, equipment and passenger car models.
To test and troubleshoot hydraulic system using meters and gate valves. Adjust and repair hydraulic valves, fabricate hydraulic hoses, test hydraulic pumps and motors.
To generate appropriate documentation for the initiation and tracking of work orders through to completion, both in-house and the general marketplace.
To review invoice documents for work performed by private sector sources for appropriateness or work scope and accuracy.
To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
A thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods employed in diesel truck and motorized equipment repair and adjustments; the ability to locate and correct mechanical defects in diesel trucks and motorized equipment; a skill in the use of tools and equipment employed in the repair of diesel trucks and
motorized equipment; the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks in the repair or rebuilding of motorized equipment without detailed instructions or close supervision; capacity to perform work while exposed to extreme weather conditions; to perform heavy lifting as assignments require; to knowledgeably exercise exercise safety precaustions and commmon prudence as applied to work performance in roadway settings, materials and fuels handling and storage, and equipment operation; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school or a recognized GED equivalency, and completion of a vocational or trade school course in the field of diesel truck repair and maintenance; AND
EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a general diesel mechanic for a construction company, trucking trucking fleet operation, or provider of diesel truck equipment repair services.
OR, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain at least a valid Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with air brakes endorsement as a condition of employment . At the time of appointment must be physically qualified by a physician’s certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Work Hours

7:30 AM to 4:00 PM — Monday through Friday
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Posting Date

03/07/2023

Closing Date

03/19/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

IN AN EFFORT TO AID IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS , URI HAS BEEN GIVEN THE AUTHORITY TO NOT REQUIRE THE CDL LICENSE ALTHOUGH IT IS MENTIONED IN THE STATE JOB DESCRIPTION . AN ACTIVE OPERATOR’S LICENSE IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE MAINTAINED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT .

THIS IS A FULL TIME CALENDAR YEAR POSITION WHICH WILL INCLUDE A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING A TUITION WAIVER FOR CCRI, RIC, AND URI FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE, SPOUSE, AND DEPENDENTS (IF APPLICABLE) BASED ON CURRENT EDUCATION. IT ALSO INCLUDES PAID TIME OFF, PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, AND A MANDATORY RETIREMENT PLAN IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER TYPES OF BENEFITS.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT https://web.uri.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/Classified-Benefits-At-A-Glance-1-22.pdf AND
https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/
A pre-employment physical examination and criminal background check are required for the successful applicant. Both of these requirements will be paid for by the University.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/11236