Mechanic

Mechanic Position

Performs mechanical repair on all school district owned support vehicles, school buses, and motorized mobile equipment. Positions in this classification perform vehicle repairs at a journeyman-level on an assigned shift. Incumbent works directly for the shift lead mechanic. Work is generally reviewed upon completion for quality assurance.

Essential Duties:

• Inspects motorized equipment, such as automobiles, school buses, mowers, tractors.
• Diagnoses and determines extent of necessary repairs.
• Overhauls, repairs and adjusts engines, transmissions, differentials and clutches.
• Inspects, cleans, repairs and replaces components of gas, diesel, including carburetors, fuel pumps, strainers, fuel lines, tanks and gauges.
• Repairs and replaces such components as alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches.
• Adjusts and replaces brakes.
• Overhauls hydraulic, power steering, booster and vacuum systems.
• Removes and installs; radiators, water pumps, hoses and cooling fans.
• Operates motorized equipment in connection with repair and servicing.
• Records repairs on shop work orders.
• Performs preventive and special interest maintenance as prescribed by manufacturers specifications or garage services operating instructions.
• Adheres to all established safety policies and standards to include the identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Reports to supervisor as needed any problems encountered in the assigned work and the progress in completing work assignments.
• Promotes the overall effectiveness of the organization by performing tasks and sharing responsibilities of other members of the Department during peak periods or when there is an overload of duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• Requires reading, writing, and math skills normally obtained through the completion of a HS Diploma or a GED.
• Five (5) years of journey level working experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and/or school buses and other power-driven equipment diesel engines.
• Specialized training in auto mechanics and/or vocational training in auto mechanics may be substituted for work experience.
• Knowledge of the use of basic automotive mechanical tools and equipment, such as tire changing and vehicle lubrication equipment.
• Possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as defined by the district's insurance carrier.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment employed in the rebuilding, repair and adjustment of motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems and their diagnosis, repair and adjustment.
• Operation and care of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of chassis, parts and replacements.
• Knowledge provisions outlined in the Department of Transportation CFR 49, part 393 applying to the safe operation of vehicles and school buses on the highway.
• Appropriate automotive industry safety standards, precautions and procedures associated with a vehicle fleet maintenance operation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain an appropriate commercial driver's license (CDL) within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures and equipment applicable to mechanical work being performed.
• Knowledge of mechanical aptitude, ability to read and understand vehicle service and lubrication charts.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• High School diploma or GED.
• Incumbent to be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in one or all three of the listed certifications: Automobile (MA) Technician, Medium/Heavy Truck (MT) Technician, and School Bus (SB) Technician.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 75 pounds? Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, work in small spaces, walk and reach overhead.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

Work Environment:

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.