Automotive Mechanic-Bus Driver

About the role

Charlotte Valley Central School is seeking a qualified Automotive Mechanic Bus Driver to perform skilled mechanical repair and maintenance of school buses and other district vehicles, and to operate a school bus as required. This work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities and Transportation.

Responsibilities

Illustrative only – see Civil Service Job Description

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain gasoline and diesel school buses and other automotive equipment
• Repair or replace motors, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors, shock absorbers, and related components
• Repair ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, differentials, and axles
• Tune engines and set timing
• Perform minor welding repairs using acetylene cutting and welding equipment
• Use machine tools such as lathes and drill presses
• Inspect buses and equipment for needed repairs, adjustments, or part replacement
• Adjust steering mechanisms and align wheels
• Operate buses and other vehicles in connection with repair work
• Perform New York State motor vehicle inspections, if assigned
• Repair and maintain grounds maintenance equipment, as needed
• Operate a school bus on a regular route, substitute basis, or for special events
• May prepare and maintain driver time sheets and coordinate substitute coverage
• May be required to obtain NYS DMV 19A Examiner credentials and NYS School Bus Driver Instructor Certification

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Associates degree in Automotive Technology or Automotive Mechanics; OR
• Graduation from a high school technical or vocational program in automotive mechanics and one (1) year of experience in automotive repair and maintenance; OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance; OR
• Three (3) years of full-time, verifiable experience in automotive repair and maintenance.

Pay

• Starting salary range: $61,000–$66,000
• 12-month Civil Service probationary appointment
• Contractual benefits included