Mechanic

Mechanic Position

The Big Walnut Local School District is currently seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Mechanic position, ASE Certification preferred. Description: Including meeting at least the minimum abilities of the Board adopted job description. For complete details, please see board approved job description attached. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Qualifications: Must provide current BCI/FBI background checks. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Candidates will be interviewed to evaluate relative job skills and ability, pertinent job experience, reliability, ability to follow instructions, desire to work in a team environment, job performance (past and present), attendance, and evaluations. The candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of diagnostic and repair skills of both diesel and gasoline bus/truck engines, electrical systems and body components. The candidate will also need the ability to lift at least 50 pounds to load and unload trucks. Also included in the qualifications and performance will be the responsibilities listed in the Board adopted Job Description for this position.

For more information or questions about this position, please contact Matt Cleland, Transportation Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five or more years of experience working in the automotive or heavy equipment repair field
• Demonstrated knowledge in using software and diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and skills of propane, diesel, and gasoline bus/truck engines, electrical systems, and body components.
• Demonstrated ability in using software to perform PM, create work tickets, and to control inventory.
• The ability to obtain the required CDL license to operate a school bus in the state of Ohio.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• ASE/Trade school or other professional certification preferred
• Ability to regularly and repeatedly lift 50lbs, as well as large and oversized items such as tires, bus seats, etc.
• Knowledge of the Ohio School Bus Standards and inspection Manual
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs buses and other motor vehicles as requested including engine, body and electrical systems
• Assist in emergency maintenance
• Assists in establishing an efficient and effective system of routine automotive maintenance and preventive care
• Assist in routine maintenance
• Promotes high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work-connected areas
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Mechanic

Other Conditions

• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Potential interaction with students with behavioral needs
• Occasional need to lift, carry, push, and pull various items
• Frequent, repetitive hand use
• Occasional operation of personal vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional local travel and potential long-distance travel
• Occasional evening/weekend work (e.g. committee meetings, etc.)

Terms of Employment

Twelve-month contract - salary, contract, and benefits established by Board of Education

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provision of the Board's policy of Support Personnel.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow instructions and perform duties required by the employee's supervisor(s).

Revised August, 2024