Bus Mechanic

Bus Mechanic

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Performs general maintenance and bus mechanic duties. Classification, contract duration, wage rate, work schedule, benefits eligibility, etc., are determined by FLSA status and applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Job skills verified by training and/or work experience.
• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when required.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Qualified to be covered by the district insurance carrier.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is advantageous.

Physical Demands: Duties require lifting/moving materials weighing up to fifty pounds, operating power equipment, using hand tools and working from ladders, scaffolds or mechanical lifts.

Essential Functions:

• Uses technical and manual skill to maintain buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair services.
• Performs mechanical, electrical, glazing, painting, plastering, plumbing, carpentry and masonry duties.
• Performs preventive maintenance services.
• Monitors and regulates HVAC equipment.
• Performs grounds keeping activities.
• Complies with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information.
• Seeks advice when uncertain about product use, storage or disposal procedures.
• Follows health and safety regulations.
• Reports workplace concerns to a supervisor.
• Monitors safety equipment.
• Performs regular vehicle inspections.
• Helps correct identified problems.
• Inspects, services and tests equipment.
• Responds when vehicles become disabled on the road.
• Monitors outside vendor performance.
• Repairs mechanical systems.
• Installs bearings, bushings, gears, pistons, rods, valves, etc.
• Performs chassis and frame repairs.
• Replaces heaters, mirrors, radios, wipers, etc.
• Keeps repair logs, safety inspection records, etc.
• Itemizes repair costs for each vehicle.
• Maintains orderly work and storage areas.
• Practices defensive driving.
• Complies with motor vehicle laws.
• Reports traffic citations, accidents, or property damage to the department supervisor.
• Clears snow/ice from walkways and entrances.
• Assists with snow removal operations as directed.
• Monitors building security.
• Assists community groups as directed.
• Directs visitors to the office.
• Protects district property.
• Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.

Conditions:

• Encounters with angry, rude and/or unpleasant individuals.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors and/or slippery/uneven surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
• Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
• Extensive standing/sitting.
• Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Working in or near vehicular traffic.
• Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength and stamina.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.

The Northwestern Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.