Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position Information

Posting Number CS02313 Job Title Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanic Position Number 10214 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $57,806 - $65,606 Pay Grade Level 322 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 Information

Department Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Contact(s)

Sean Nelson

Specialist, Talent Acquistion

Human Resource Administration

80 Lower College Road

Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension 4018745269 Contact Email sean.nelson@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; 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 of 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 safety precautions and common prudence as applied to work performance in roadway settings, materials and fuels handling and storage, and equipment operations; 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 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:

At the time of appointment: 1. Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license 2. Must be physically qualified by a physician's certificate Within 6 months of appointment: 3. Must possess and maintain a valid Rhode Island state inspection license.

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

7:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday

Days off are Saturday and Sunday

Posting Date 09/19/2026 Closing Date 09/28/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

At the time of appointment:

1. Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license.

2. Must be physically qualified by a physician's certificate.

Within 6 months of appointment:

1. Must possess and maintain a valid Rhode Island state inspection license.

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