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DIESEL & BUS MECHANIC

Duke University
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
Occupational Summary

Perform specialized mechanical duties in the repair, inspection and routine maintenance of heavy and light automotive equipment.

Work Performed

  • Perform mechanical duties in the repair, inspection and maintenance of diesel and gasoline powered buses, trucks, cars and other power driven equipment, with guidance and direction from upper level personnel.
  • Assist in the machining of parts for automotive equipment and machinery according to specifications.
  • Prepare necessary records pertaining to work performed.
  • Assist in maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies and materials.
  • Follow a predetermined preventative maintenance program on buses, trucks, cars and other power driven equipment.
  • Provide technical guidance and direction to lower level personnel.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to thisclassification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

N/A

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requestsfor reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work requires an educational background normally acquired through a high school education with course work in skilled crafts or trades.

Experience

Work requires a practical knowledge of heavy and light automotive mechanical equipment maintenance normally acquired through 4 years of automotive repair experience. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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