School Bus Mechanic

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General Location: Wilkinson County School District Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until filled Under the supervision of the Transportation Director, helps plan, schedule, and perform repair and preventative maintenance of the district bus fleet. Also assists in the maintenance of all other district motorized equipment; prepare and maintain related records. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plan and implement a program of scheduled preventative maintenance for the district bus fleet. Perform mechanical repairs on buses to include major overhauls if directed, as necessary. Make emergency service calls for stranded buses or other district equipment. Make recommendations to the supervisor for ordering and stocking all necessary repair parts or supplies Maintain the shop area in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Assist in the service and repair of other district motor vehicles and equipment as needed. Maintain, repair, and inspect tires and rims, and maintains records of district vehicles. Perform complete safety inspections as required. Estimate time, material, and equipment needed for assigned jobs. Operate school vehicles. Replace and adjust brakes, belts, and hoses. Write requisitions, order parts, and ensure parts are received in a timely manner. Assist in the service and repair of school vehicles as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education High School Diploma or equivalent Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education provided formal schooling has been sufficient to enable applicant to evaluate difficult mechanical repairs Experience Acceptable experience in the repair and preventative maintenance of heavy equipment. Acceptable experience in the repair and preventative maintenance of school buses and other motor vehicles preferred. Licenses and Other Requirements Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Mississippi School Bus driver's license.