Vehicle/Bus Mechanic (FT)

Bus Mechanic

The bus mechanic shall take work assignments and leadership from the garage shop foreman. The bus mechanic is responsible to maintain the safe and reliable running condition of each bus. He/She is responsible to provide for the general overall vehicle maintenance in order that the district can provide the safe and economical transport of students. He/She shall portray a professional image for the district which is critical to the success of the operation.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma.
• Certification: Technical Certification in diesel and gasoline engines. State Inspection Certification and knowledge of school bus codes.
• License: CDL and School Bus Operator License (Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable).

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide for and repair both the mechanical, body, and interior of all vehicles.
• Report to administration and procure the needed parts.
• Maintain parts inventory control.
• Respond to on the road needs for repairs.
• Remain overtime to perform needed repairs and driving.
• Perform state inspections.
• Routinely check the buses for safety.
• Repair other district-owned vehicles and equipment as required.
• Assist with routing and scheduling issues as requested.
• Operate buses and equipment as requested.
• Report safety issues and concerns.
• Act as a substitute bus driver as required.
• Perform such other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation or Garage Shop Foreman.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear (40 decibel maximum) and verbally communicate.

Work Environment:

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud, depending on the activity in the particular part of the day. The information contained in this position description is in compliance with state and federal law (ADA, EEOC). Terms of Employment: Salary, work year, and other terms and conditions of employment as established by contract between Whitehall-Coplay School District, Superintendent, and the Whitehall-Coplay School District Board of Directors.

Physical Requirements which are requisite to complete the functions/duties/responsibilities listed above Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry, or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities. Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas. Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support. This job description may be updated and/or altered at the sole discretion of the employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function/ duty/responsibility at acceptable standards as set by the employer. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

Whitehall-Coplay School District