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Automotive Mechanic

Ames, IA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-15 → 2026-07-31

Core

Repairs and maintains automotive electrical, fuel, brake, emission, mechanical, hydraulic, and exhaust systems for university vehicles.

Role type

Automotive Mechanic

Builds

Maintains safe, efficient, and thriving campus transportation environment

Domain

Automotive repair and maintenance

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Diagnosis and repair of engines, transmissions, and differentials; Operation of diagnostic equipment and tools; Reading technical service manuals; Inventory and parts ordering; Safety inspections; Supervision of student workers

Preferred skills

Experience with scan tools and diagnostic software; Experience with modern electrical vehicle systems (CAN bus, sensors); Experience with diesel-powered light-duty vehicles

Technologies

Scan tools, diagnostic software, CAN bus, sensors

Responsibilities

Disassembles and overhauls engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, and rear ends; Maintains shop equipment and work area; Performs safety inspections on vehicles; Maintains accurate records on inventory and services; Communicates repair estimates to customers; Orders and maintains parts and supplies

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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