Vehicle Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

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POSITION TITLE:  Mechanic I, Vehicle | JOB CODE:  456F
DIVISION:  Operational Support | SALARY SCHEDULE:  Classified Hourly
DEPARTMENT:  Fleet Maintenance | WORK DAYS:  258
REPORTS TO:  Supervisor, Bus Shop | PAY GRADE:  Rank F (NW06)
FLSA:  Non-Exempt | PAY FREQUENCY:  Bi-Weekly
PRIMARY FUNCTION:    Performs complex and difficult diagnostic mechanical repairs on a variety of cars, trucks, buses and related equipment.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification/License Required:  Valid Georgia Driver's License and safe driving record; must be able to obtain a valid Georgia. Class B Commercial Driver's License within 60 days/2 months of start date.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years mechanical experience or completion of Automotive Tech degree from  Accredited College or Trade School.
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a maximum of 75 pounds.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; mechanical; computer literate.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs System's fleet vehicles.
• Utilizes a wide variety of test equipment, standard tools, specialty tools and reference manuals.
• Completes paperwork for preventive maintenance records, inspection reports, repair orders and labor sheets.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair work on system's fleet vehicles and maintenance equipment.
• Provides mechanical advice to mechanic helpers.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Conducts road tests on vehicles.
• Answers emergency road service calls and repairs on-site or tows defective equipment, up to 10,000 pounds, to maintenance facility for repair.
• Completes repairs within an acceptable time frame when compared to appropriate available flat repair manuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.