Vehicle Maintenance; Fleet Mechanic

Solon City Schools Fleet Mechanic

POSITION TYPE

Classified - Vehicle Maintenance - Grade II

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, with the Passenger Endorsement. ASE Mechanics Certification or similar. Must agree to obtain ASE Diesel Certification within 6 months of hire. BUSTR, Class C, Operator Certification. Extensive gasoline, diesel, and heavy vehicle maintenance knowledge. Demonstrated success in performing a wide variety of school bus mechanical service and repairs. Ability to direct and receive written and verbal communications, directions, and instructions. Ability to read and interpret mechanical and technical automotive and school bus documents and specifications. Ability to diagnose, analyze, and solve problems. Acceptable standards of emotional stability, moral character, sound health, and physical ability to perform necessary job responsibilities. Pleasant and dignified supervisory manner, neat appearance, and ability to adjust to change. Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CONTRACT WORKDAYS

260 Days

RESPONSIBLES TO

Fleet Head Mechanic and Transportation Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain motor vehicle and school bus maintenance program services and repairs for total fleet. Provide an efficient, safe, preventative maintenance program for the Solon City Schools’ bus and vehicle fleet. Diagnose and repair district automotive equipment. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment. Plan and manage routing and scheduling of automotive maintenance and preventive care. Maintain system for receipt and issuance of parts and supplies and keep records and inventories. Promote high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work connected areas. Prepare buses for the annual State Highway Patrol inspection, maintaining all buses to meet inspection requirements. Repair or arrange repair of any mechanical, electrical, or appearance defect in fleet vehicles. Conduct preventative maintenance program, removing vehicles from service if needed for lubrication, adjustment, and inspection per the head mechanic’s direction. Assist in picking up parts when needed, observing administration rules for efficient use of time. Order outside repairs for vehicles or components beyond staff or shop capabilities, under head mechanic’s direction. Assist supervisor in keeping accurate records of service performed. Analyze gasoline and diesel mileage of each vehicle using consumption data from the Supervisor of Transportation to monitor condition and improve gas mileage. Report to the head mechanic any instance where vehicle condition indicates driver abuse. Maintain tools and equipment needed for the Vehicle Maintenance Shop, keep inventory records, and secure them from theft or misuse. Assist head mechanic in preparing specifications for school bus bids. Perform related tasks as assigned by the head mechanic. Experience in air and hydraulic brakes, troubleshooting, and repair. Experience in electrical systems, troubleshooting, and repair. Experience in diesel engines, repair, and maintenance. Experience in gasoline engines, repair, and maintenance. Experience in suspension. Replacement of cross members and bodywork. Repair or replace upholstery. Certifications in brakes, diesel engine repair, and gasoline engine repairs from a legitimate organization or training center. Obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 45 days of employment; failure may result in loss of employment. Five years of experience (or Journeyman's Card) in mechanic field is preferred. Any other duties related to vehicle maintenance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solon High School