Mechanic

TJA Mechanic

TJA (Transportation Joint Agreement) Mechanic. Twelve-month position with salary and working conditions in compliance with the agreement between the Crystal Lake Transportation Union and the Board of Education. Job Goal: To assist in maintaining the bus fleet keeping it in proper, safe mechanical working order on a continual basis and to provide on-the-road assistance as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years verifiable experience in truck and diesel mechanics
• Ability to perform routine duties in mechanical work and daily fleet maintenance
• Ability to work cooperatively with other people
• Knowledge of inventory programs and recordkeeping
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Must possess or obtain an Illinois Commercial Driver's License within 60 calendar days after employment
• References must be provided

Performance Responsibilities:

• Works under the supervision of the Head Mechanic to perform necessary vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Performs required bus maintenance, including all repairs which can be performed at the facility with available equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance for the district's bus fleet on a regular basis and in a timely manner.
• Works the assigned hours for the Mechanics position and flexes the daily work schedule as needed based upon the work flow, emergency weather and/or fleet conditions.
• Communicates collaboratively and works cooperatively with the Transportation Department staff regarding bus malfunctions and repairs and responds in a timely manner to requests for assistance.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of the mechanical skills required to successfully fulfill responsibilities for the maintenance of a fully operational and safe bus fleet for the district.
• Assists the Head Mechanic in training Mechanics on the Transportation Department procedures, policies, and the role of the Mechanic in bus preventative maintenance and repair.
• Provides on-the-road assistance as required.
• Must be willing to adjust schedule to accommodate cold weather bus starts, plowing/shoveling/salting and any other weather-related needs.
• Works cooperatively with drivers to determine individual bus requirements and necessary repairs.
• Arranges for periodic inspection of all vehicles in compliance with the law.
• Assists the Head Mechanic in maintaining an inventory of required parts and supplies necessary to service buses.
• Makes recommendations to the Head Mechanic regarding acquisition of supplies and equipment required for the department.
• Assumes responsibilities as assigned in the absence of the Head Mechanic.
• Assists the Head Mechanic in recordkeeping.
• Participates in continuous staff development activities to maintain and improve job-related skills.
• Protects the confidentiality of district and office records and information unless authorized and directed by their supervisor to provide same when requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
• Protects the confidentiality of student records and information according to Board of Education policy and regulations, Illinois Student Records Act and the Family Education and Privacy Act.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Head Mechanic or the Director of Transportation.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Head Mechanic in collaboration with the Director of Transportation. Reports to: Director of Transportation Hourly Rate: $27.50 plus experience considered. Eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits.