Contact Information

Name: Andy Wyly

Email: adwyly@ucdavis.edu

Description

Payrate: $13.75/hr.

Payrate Stipend: No

Work Study: yes

Resume Required: Yes

Options: n/a

Term

Hours per Week: 12-16 hrs/week

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Indefinite

Logistics

Job Number: 0009-3367-2019

Last Date to Apply: Aug. 22, 2019

Purpose

Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in all functions related to bus maintenance including heavy component changes.

The successful candiate may hold this position through expected graduation date based on satisfactory performance in the position.

Unitrans is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties

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A. Perform functions as necessary:

1. Pick up and deliver bus parts.

2. Clean up around the shop area.

3. Change bus advertising signs.

4. Transport money vaults from maintenance facility to the business office.

5. Utilize heavy duty machinery as instructed/requested. This may include such tools as the radial saw, power drills, and the parts washer.

B. Perform preventative maintenance functions:

1. Perform interval servicing as required by accepted industry standards, including lube, change oil, change filters, pack wheel bearings, etc.

2. Make entries into maintenance records to reflect vehicle servicing.

3. Perform routine maintenance associated with interval servicing, including tire changes and minor repairs.

4. Perform other maintenance functions such as steam cleaning and injector pump servicing.

C. Remove and install major components:

1. Remove components which require service, replacement, or repair. Components include, but are not limited to, engines, transmissions, starters, alternators, and air compressors.

2. Install and test replacement components.

D. Handle road calls:

1. Respond to requests for assistance for in-service buses having mechanical problems.

2. Provide replacement buses as necessary

Skills

The skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the Unitrans Shop Assistant may be acquired, to a large degree, through on-the-job training and experience. Only general, fundamental attributes necessary for this position are listed.

1. Ability to obtain a Class B License and willingness to drive both.

NOTE: Obtaining class B training with Unitrans is NOT required but will result in a $0.25/hour merit wage increase 

2. Ability to exercise a high degree of independent responsibility.

3. Ability to communicate along all lines of authority.

4. Willingness to work with high pressure Compressed Natural Gas that would be in use on alternative fuel buses.

5. Organizational skills.

6. Ability to lift heavy equipment. 

All student assistant positions are subject to all entitlements in Policy & Procedures for Staff Member (PPSM). See PPSM Policy & Procedures 3, Exhibit A and Exhibit B. Volunteer positions are subject to all entitlements in Policy & Procedure Manual 380 – Section 08, Volunteer Services. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1.     Develop management and interpersonal skills and gain experience talking to many different kinds of people.

2.     Strengthen organizational skills.

3.     Work in a friendly, comfortable environment.

4.     Hours are flexible.

5.     Become a part of the Unitrans family and make friends for life.

Supplemental Questions

1. Please briefly discuss the role of the UC Davis Principles of Community in the workplace and your understanding of diversity and cultural competency
2. Describe why you are qualified for this position and how it relates to your interests.
3. Please list previous work history and volunteer experience.