Vehicle Mechanic

Maintenance Technician

This position is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of all district vehicles and small equipment. Provide roadside assistance or recovery for district vehicles. Diagnose and repair: gas and diesel engines; drive trains; transmissions; suspension, steering, brake, and electrical systems. Maintain shop activities such as planning, scheduling, organizing, quality control, budgeting, warranty repair and evaluation, ordering and inventory of supplies and parts. Assist drivers when needed. May assist with custodial and grounds keeping duties. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

Vehicle maintenance - major and minor engine overhaul and repairs, tune up, transmission and differential repair and adjustment, air and hydraulic brake work. Tire repair and replacement. Road test vehicles for complaint verification and to ensure effective repair. Report unsafe vehicles to Transportation Director or designee. Track and evaluate warranty repairs to ensure cost savings to district. Actively participate in PLCs and other required training. Apply and implement knowledge, skills and new understandings to support Operations, Maintenance and Transportation. Small equipment repair and maintenance - grounds and custodial equipment including tractors, floor machines, etc. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Possible supervision of support personnel. May conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to interview participation, training/development, assign and direct work, performance feedback, address complaints and resolve problems. Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently. Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, equipment, materials and supplies). Accurately projects need for budget planning. Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.

High School Graduate or equivalent. Bilingual/Spanish preferred Three (3) years on the job experience OR one (1) year job experience plus graduate of an accredited diesel mechanic school. Mechanic fluency will be determined through the interview process. Valid CDL with class B with Passenger & school bus endorsement required Valid Department of Transportation, Brake Inspector Certificate Valid Opacity Inspector License - May be obtained after hire Valid CDE Inspector Certificate - Maya be obtained after hire Certified in emissions. ASE Certification required - May be obtained after hire Valid First Aid Certification - May be obtained after hire

Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 75 (seventy-five) pounds. Occasional lifting of up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds. Frequent to constant standing, extensive walking. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching. Occasional exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions.

Reports to: Transportation Director or designee Location: Operations, Maintenance and Transportation department Salary: The starting hourly rate is based upon Level N of the Classified Salary Schedule and ranges $30.20 to $34.19. Salary placement is based upon education and prior relevant experience. Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), with monthly District contributions for HSA. The costs for short and long-term disability programs are 100% covered, which provide financial protection in the event of illness or injury. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling and support services, and our wellness programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. In addition to these benefits, we offer a comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), as well as additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans. Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accidents, offering additional layers of security.