Transportation Mechanic

               Job Title

Bus Mechanic

Reports to

Transportation Supervisor

Status

Full time, hourly

Purpose of Job

To ensure the safe and efficient transport of students by keeping buses operational and avoiding preventable issues in bus transportation.

Qualifications

·        High School Diploma or GED

·        Must be 25 years of age

·        Must have a CDL with bus driver endorsement. Note: We will train you in the first 90 days of work if you don’t have this already. This will prepare you to take and pass the required licensure tests.

·        Three or more years of experience as a diesel or other mechanic preferred; knowledge of diesel and gas-powered engines required

·        Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills

·        Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Essential Functions or Duties

·        Perform preventive maintenance on school buses and other vehicles according to a pre-determined schedule

·        Perform repairs on school buses and other vehicles on an as needed basis

·        Assist in preparation of school bus fleet for the annual State Highway Patrol inspection

·        Install special adaptive equipment in buses on an as needed basis

·        Deliver spare buses to breakdown location; attempt to bring disabled bus back to shop.

·        Use a wrecker to tow a vehicle if needed

·        Keep records of all maintenance and repairs for each unit.

·        Drive a bus route on an as needed basis.

·        Keep a clean work area and make sure that all tools are accounted for.

·        Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.

·        Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit, stand, bend and reach while working on vehicles, drive all types of vehicles, and to climb into, on or under vehicles to perform maintenance and repairs, lift parts and components as needed, move throughout transportation facility, function in a multi-tasking, deadline oriented environment. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

·        Pushing and/or pulling

·        Stooping and/or kneeling

·        Reaching

·        Talking

·        Hearing

·        Seeing

Capacity and Ability Requirements

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty.

·        Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.

·        Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.

·        Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.

·        Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.

General Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applying online indicates the receipt and review of this job description by the (potential) employee.