Mechanic

Mechanic

Performs maintenance and repairs on school buses, other district transportation vehicles equipment and grounds keeping vehicles and equipment to ensure proper and safe operation at all times.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Performs diagnosis, repairs and/or replacement of parts on district vehicles and equipment, as directed, to include; wheelchair lifts, diesel, gasoline, and LPG/CNG engines, transmissions, axles, rear ends, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, upholstery, minor body repairs and other automotive/equipment components; performs all repairs necessary to other school vehicles and grounds equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and services
• Updates and maintains service/repair records; completes necessary paperwork, work orders, pre-trips, write-ups, etc.
• Determines nature/extent of repairs necessary to make vehicle/equipment safe and operable; advises users of possible causes of operating problems
• Responds to vehicle breakdowns in the field; provides 24 hour on-call road service, to service district vehicles which have broken down
• Complies with all safety policies, rules and regulations
• Maintains tools and equipment
• Ensures all work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion
• Assists in new driver orientation on air brake, suspension and mechanical components
• Substitutes as a bus driver as needed when requested
• Complies with all state and federal laws, insurance regulations, safety standards and board policies
• Collaborates with supervision regarding repair methods and cost estimates
• Provides a high level of customer service
• Checks inventories and prepares orders for supplies, as needed
• Assists other transportation personnel when needed or required
• Properly uses vehicle maintenance equipment and chemicals; reads labels on chemicals and M.S.D.S. (Material Safety Data Sheets) to ensure safe use, storage and handling of all mechanical/maintenance related chemicals
• Attends ongoing training to keep up to date on all current mechanical procedures and methods, tools and applicable regulations

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used in vehicle and motor maintenance and ability to use such tools and equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of accepted techniques and methods for providing vehicle maintenance services
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

Qualifications and requirements include:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Air conditioning (MACS) certification
• Class B-CDL with passenger endorsement
• School Bus Driver Certificate
• 1 year previous mechanic experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
• CPR and 1st Aid Certification required
• Air Brake Certification
• ASE Certification required

Computer proficiency: The ability to read and respond to district emails and interact with the work order tracking system.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Work environment: Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.