Automotive Mechanic, Fleet Maintenance
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: On-site
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 874987
Category: Skilled Trade/Facilities Mgmt.
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Responsibilities
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is seeking a skilled and experienced Fleet/Automotive Mechanic for their Fleet Maintenance Operations team; three (3) years of paid work experience and intermediate computer skills minimum. Works under minimal supervision to provide skilled mechanical work in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and variety of other motor-operated equipment.
UT Southwestern is seeking a skilled and experienced Fleet/Automotive Mechanic for their Fleet Maintenance Operations team; three (3) years of paid work experience and intermediate computer skills minimum. Works under minimal supervision to provide skilled mechanical work in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and variety of other motor-operated equipment.
Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW buildings and travel off-site as needed.
Shift Requirement: Day shift position; Monday through Friday, hours can range from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Required
- Education
High School Diploma, vocational school, or GED
- Experience
- 3 years of experience in automotive repairs.
- Intermediate computer skills required and flexibility in working hours.
- Licenses and Certifications
- EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification Upon Hire and
- Texas Motor Vehicle Inspector License Upon Hire
***INCLUDE UPDATED RESUME AND LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION COPIES WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Work requires use of hand, shop, and precision tools and electronic diagnostic equipment.
- Work requires good knowledge of combustion engines, electrical systems, carburetors, hydraulics, automatic and manual transmissions, and differentials.
- Work requires accuracy in making adjustments to close tolerances.
- Work requires alertness and careful attention to avoid serious injury to self or others.
- Work requires walking, bending, climbing, lifting up to 75 lbs., pulling/pushing equipment up to 75 lbs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Physical Demands
Bending/Leaning Over
Climbing
Lifting
Pulling
Pushing
Walking
- Working Conditions
Atmospheric Conditions
Extreme cold
Extreme heat
Noise
Vibration
Warehouse Setting
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job Duties
- Maintains, services, and repairs air and water cooled engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, transmissions, front and rear ends, brakes, tune-ups, carburetors, electronic exhaust systems, wiring of engine and chassis, clutches, air conditioning, etc. on variety of motor-operated vehicles and equipment such as cars, trucks, tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, edgers, post hole diggers, power blowers, scooters, forklifts, tree sprayers, etc.
- Performs scheduled preventive maintenance as required.
- Repairs vehicles and equipment in off-site emergencies as needed.
- Maintains and cleans tools and equipment and keeps work area in neat and orderly condition.
- May provide working supervision to semi-skilled workers of lower grade.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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Employee Testimonials
Vanessa Pantoja
Vanessa Pantoja
GME Program Coordinator
GME Program Coordinator
Dallas is the perfect size city for me. There are always amazing things to do in Dallas, from visiting the arts district, to museums, concerts, sporting events, and the state fair.
Brenda Edwards.
Brenda Edwards
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
UT Southwestern is a great place to work and learn. Innovation and creativity to improve the quality of patient care are encouraged. Leadership within my team and department is supportive.
Denise Anderson
Denise Anderson
GME Coordinator I
GME Coordinator I
I love working at UT Southwestern because of its great staff and great benefits. Everyday is extraordinary because there’s opportunity to expand your knowledge and advance your career.
