Bus Mechanic - Transportation

Bus Mechanic - Transportation

To keep the district's buses and Fleet vehicles in such a state of operating excellence that they are safe to transport students and present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Job Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications in: Medium/Heavy truck, School Bus, Transit, Automotive, Brakes.
• Cummins Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications regarding school bus parts and related equipment in the service department.
• International and Freightliner experience preferred.
• Ohio Class B CDL with SP endorsement preferred, qualified to obtain if not currently held.
• 3 years verifiable employment records in motor vehicle and maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner.
• A suitably dressed, neat and clean appearance.
• Being physically qualified (Rule 3301-83-07 of the Ohio Administrative Code).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties:

• Diagnoses equipment problems and performs necessary repairs on district vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle service records using current fleet maintenance software program.
• Performs regular maintenance following the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Repairs, overhauls, maintains and services diesel/alternative fuel powered buses and transportation fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Investigate, address and prioritize complex issues to determine the course of action and solve service related issues.
• Presents information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Reviews maintenance support applications daily for exceptions and reports findings to the department head in regards to fluid usage and tire pressure readings from continental yard readers.
• Performs diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures and determines a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
• Repairs malfunctioning components, retrofits engines, changes brakes, adjusts steering systems, replaces worn-out parts, and changes hydraulic fluids.
• Uses computerized equipment along with welding torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets and precision gauges and other applicable equipment.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substances and abuse of prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help install in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

Terms of Employment: 261 days (251 work days and 10 paid holidays); 8 hours per day, excluding lunch; number of days of vacation, holidays and salary as determined by Negotiated Agreement. Work year to be established by the Board.

Salary: starting hourly rate: $25.43/HR. - $29.44/HR.

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.