Mechanic

Mechanic

Botetourt County Public Schools

Job Class: Mechanic 12/260

Group: Classified

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: 820

Salary Range: $35,468 to $75,037

General Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for inspecting, repairing and maintaining buses, automobiles, trucks and equipment.

Essential Tasks:

• Repair transmissions, electrical problems, emission problems, starters, brake problems, steering problems, suspension problems.
• Perform routine maintenance, 10,000-mile checkup.
• Overhaul gasoline and diesel engines.
• Inspect and repair hydraulic and air brake systems; inspect and repair exhaust systems.
• Repair and overhaul standard and automatic transmissions.
• Repair and overhaul front end components including power steering pumps and gearboxes.
• Check front-end alignments and change and balance tires, replace king pins and bushings.
• Check all engine levels: oil, transmission, washer fluid, etc.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and make repairs.
• Repair and overhaul fuel systems.
• Road mechanic, diagnose mechanical problems and perform a variety of repairs on the road.
• Inspect and repair lighting systems; perform preventive maintenance activities on a regular basis.
• Perform required periodic preventive maintenance inspections on buses
• Perform annual state inspections
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair other grounds maintenance and school equipment.
• Perform related work as required.
• Weld using electrical and gas welding equipment.
• Perform upholstery and window glass repair.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of buses, automotive passenger cars, trucks and maintenance equipment; general knowledge of and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery; ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken automotive parts; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education and Experience:

High School Graduate or GED.

Considerable experience in repairing buses, trucks or automotive equipment.

Valid Virginia State Police issued State Inspectors License.

Diesel License

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements:

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift articles up to 50 lbs.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License within 90 days
• Completion of all requirements of the bus driver training program offered by the school system.
• Will drive a bus route when needed.
• Pass a yearly physical examination as required by the Code of Virginia and regulations of the Board of Education.