Mechanic 25-26

Rate of pay range reflective for first year of hire + ASE certifications. Please review current CBA for additional information.


Description

• Make weekly, monthly, and annual inspection of school buses, or as required, in order to ensure a minimum of road failures and a maximum of safety and economy of operation.
• Report to the Head Skilled Trade Mechanic any failure of the bus which could make it unsafe for transporting students.
• Take in-service training courses where possible and practicable.
• Keep records and make reports as required.
• Obtain and keep current a Michigan CDL Group A driver's license with applicable endorsements (P and S).
• See that all buses are started, both A.M. and P.M. Back buses out of garage, A.M. and P.M.
• Repair district vehicles as needed to maintain daily operation.
• Repair buses as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Auxiliary Service staff to promote a positive and successful transportation operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• ASE Certification, required within 18 months of hire per CBA.
• Qualified candidates must have, or be willing to acquire, a Michigan CDL Group A driver's license with applicable endorsements (P and S).
• Must be able to comply with all standards set forth by the Department of Transportation, including successful completion of annual physicals and pre-employment/random drug screens.
• Must have successful experience as a skilled trade mechanic. A minimum of two years previous experience, preferred.
• Possess the ability to maintain a positive working relationship with staff, students and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines.
• Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.
• Demonstrate patience, an even temperament, and calmness under stress.
• The candidate must show dependability, initiative, self-reliance, honesty, and moral conduct above reproach.
• Exhibit strong teamwork, interpersonal communication and problem solving skills as well as the ability to work as an effective team member.

Applicants must apply online at Please scan your letter of application, resume, transcripts, credentials, letters of recommendation, and certificates and upload to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.