UNM Parking and Transportation Services (PATS) has an opening for a Transport Vehicle Service Technician. Our transportation team transports 1.5 million students, faculty, staff and visitors to and from the University annually. As one of the first University departments encountered by many guests and visitors, our employees play an important role in the University's community outreach efforts and public relations.

The successful candidate is considered a professional and has day-to-day responsibilities requiring the skills needed to inspect, diagnosis and maintain transit vehicle and associated equipment. To be considered for this position, you must possess a New Mexico Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements, have at least three (3) years prior experience in mass transit vehicle maintenance, be able to use automotive diagnostic equipment and hand power tools.

Our commitment to our customers includes giving the highest degree of safe, reliable, helpful and friendly transportation and customer service to everyone we come in contact with. If you have previous maintenance experience in a passenger transport environment, enjoy working with the general public, and want to work in an environment which encourages teamwork, self-development, and a commitment to excellence, come join us!

Performs or assists in the performance of daily safety and service inspections, routine system diagnoses, and basic maintenance and/or repairs on university mass transit and related vehicles. Cleans, details, fuels, and road tests all vehicles in the fleet on a regular basis.

This position may require overtime and occasional weekend hours. Coverage hours for UNM Shuttle Services are 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday-Friday with additional special events coverage in the evenings and on the weekends.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a requirement for this job.
• As a CDL driver, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• At least three years of directly related experience.
• Have a current, valid CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• Experience working in a scheduled transportation system.
• Experience performing routine vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Must be a team player.
• Candidates must be able to work 5:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., M-F, with nights and weekends as required.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to record information and maintain records.
• Must be able to follow up and follow through with tasks and duties
• Must have the ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Must have the ability to perform vehicle safety inspections on mass transit vehicles in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Must have the ability to safely and efficiently operate a loaded passenger bus in service as needed.
  Candidates must also be able to provide at least three supervisory references who can comment on maintenance ability/performance.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.