Cortez - Master Mechanic

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1

Our Vision

The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:

• Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
• Are invested in success for their future.
• Attain high levels of literacy and 21st century skills.
• Are engaged in active citizenship.
• Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.

Position: Master Mechanic

Position Summary:

Under direction of Transportation Supervisor, performs a full range of skilled mechanical maintenance, diagnostic, inspection and repair duties on trucks, automobiles, school buses, small engines, mowers, and other District vehicles. Must hold and maintain an inspection certification. This position will supervise up to (5) other mechanics in transportation.

Duties:

• Supervise team and perform all listed duties along side the mechanics team for transportation.
• Inspect, diagnose, overhaul, adjust and repair gas- and diesel-powered buses, trucks, automobiles, and other power equipment.
• Perform general overhaul, installation, repair, replacement and adjustment of bearings, ignitions, fuel injection, transmissions, differentials, axles, steering mechanisms, drive shafts, fenders, radiators and front end and rear suspension systems (unless directed to contract out).
• Perform a prescribed preventative maintenance program on the bus fleet and trucks and automobiles implemented by the transportation supervisor.
• Road test vehicles after work has been completed.
• Inspect school buses and sign forms indicating compliance with State requirements provided by law.
• Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications, including performing work in accordance with and maintaining equipment as required.
• Patch and install seat cover and other accessories on buses.
• Operate a steam cleaner to clean buses, automobiles, and trucks.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies on hand for the repair of vehicles; contact and compare vendors to obtain high quality supplies for the best price.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; maintain and repair shop facilities and equipment.
• Maintain a variety of records, including vehicle identification, data, mileage, and nature of each inspection, maintenance, lubrication, and repair performed; then forward to transportation supervisor.
• Mechanics must maintain inspection certification throughout employment.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Cummins Software, Allison Software, IC Software
• Drive a school bus as needed.
• Observe all district policies.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques, and procedures used in the inspection, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas- and diesel-powered equipment.
• Operating and repair characteristics of a variety of automotive and school bus diagnostic and repair equipment and tools.
• Methods, techniques, and procedures used in the repair and adjustment of fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems, and chassis. Knowledge of air brake & suspension systems, EPA emissions.
• Methods and techniques of performing acetylene and arc welding and electrical work on motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Principles, practices, and procedures of recycling and disposing of hazardous waste from motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Operational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in assigned work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Operate the full range of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Operate a school bus and motor vehicle safely.
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment.
• Positively respond to supervision as provided by the transportation supervisor, operations manager, business manager or others as assigned.

Ability to:

• Guide, lead and train the transportation mechanics team and to work along side them in the busy shop.
• Perform the full range of journey level mechanical work, including the diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, overhaul, repair and adjust gas- and diesel-powered equipment.
• Repair and adjust fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems, and chassis. Components, Air Ride & Brake systems.
• Perform acetylene and arc methods of welding on motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Perform electrical work on motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Patch and install seat cover and other accessories.
• Accurately determine mechanical repair needs.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Keep supervisors informed of issues related to the job.
• Respond positively to constructive criticism.
• Maintain inspection certification.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four years of experience as a mechanic, including experience working with school buses, gas and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and air brake systems. 2-5 years supervisory experience required.

Training:

Any certificates or proof of continuing education in the mechanical field, i.e., Cummins software, Caterpillar, Allison transmissions software, welding, IC software. etc.

License or Certificate:

Must maintain a valid driver's license. Must hold and maintain an inspection certification.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Constant lifting 5 to 20 pounds
• Frequent lifting 20 to over 50 pounds
• Constant standing, walking
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, kneeling.
• Occasional crawling, sitting, stooping.

Supervisory Duties:

Will oversee the mechanics team in transportation.

Reports to:

Director of Transportation

Candidate Profile

Education and Certification: - High School diplomaInspection Certification/CDE Annual Inspector within 3 months.Must hold and maintain an inspection certification.

Experience and Skills: - Supervisory skills. 2-5 years.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Flexible and maintain a positive attitude.Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkersAbility to inspect and to maintain inspection certification

Culture and Fit: - Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1Desire to work as a member of a dynamic team.Openness to feedback and willingness to share ideas.Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) - X

Work near moving mechanical parts - X

Work in high, precarious places - X

Fumes or airborne particles - X

Toxic or caustic chemicals - X

Outdoor weather conditions - X

Extreme Cold (non-weather) - X

Extreme Heat (non-weather) - X

Risk of electrical shock - X

Work with explosives - X

Risk of radiation - X

Vibration - X - X

Physical Activities: - Amount of:

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