SUBSTITUTE MECHANIC LOCATION: | Transportation Office |
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: | As Needed |
REPORTS TO: | Transportation Supervisor |
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: | As Per qualifications and experience |
PURPOSE To Service, maintain, and repair all District Vehicles, and wheeled maintenance equipment as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MENTAL ABILITY
Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and District personnel in a positive fashion.
Ability to make repairs, trouble shoot, survey, identify, and prioritize maintenance problems on automotive equipment.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools and automotive shop equipment Ability to operate District vehicles and equipment.
Maintain and interpret maintenance and mileage log.
Knowledge of basic computer keyboarding and software application skills. Ability to perform metal fabrication and welding.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Commercial Drivers Licensed Required (will train)
Automotive/Diesel Mechanic
Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and general repair of cars, light trucks, medium truck, small engines, gasoline and diesel engines.
Self-motivated and Team work focused Pass drug and alcohol testing
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform maintenance and repair of all school vehicles and maintenance equipment
Coordinate maintenance and repair of all school vehicles and maintenance equipment
Operate tools and equipment in vehicle shop
Order and receive parts and supplies
Operate vehicles and equipment
Document maintenance records on school vehicles
Perform welding fabrication handling of heavy objects
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Train school bus drivers in proper mechanical operation of vehicle
Maintain shop area
Remove Snow
Assist Supervisor with inventory tracking
Maintain cleanliness of school vehicles
Participate in District staff development programs
Drive school bus routes as needed
Perform duties as assigned by supervisor
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to heat and cold—weather extremes
Frequent moderate noise level, occasional high noise level
Ability to handle moderate to heavy objects frequently (20-50 pounds)
Requires strenuous physical exertion and mobility
Lower body strength to stand and walk throughout the workday (walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling) Upper body strength to lift 25 pounds and carry more than 50 feet throughout the workday
Ability to push/pull mobile units of 50 pounds more than 1,000 feet
Ability to stoop, bend over and work from sitting or kneeling positions for 15-20 minutes at a time
Ability to lift loads up to 50 pounds occasionally (such as tires or rims)
Ability to work in confined areas such as under seats and engine compartments ability to handle flammable materials
Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, mechanical and electrical hazards
Must be available or on-call for emergencies