Bus Mechanic - Transportation

About the role

To keep the district's buses and Fleet vehicles in such a state of operating excellence that they are safe to transport students and present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics equipment problems and performs necessary repairs on district vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle service records using current fleet maintenance software program.
• Performs regular maintenance following the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Repairs, overhauls, maintains and services diesel/alternative fuel powered buses and transportation fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Investigates, addresses and prioritizes complex issues to determine the course of action and solve service related issues.
• Presents information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Reviews maintenance support applications daily for exceptions and reports findings to the department head in regards to fluid usage and tire pressure readings from continental yard readers.
• Performs diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures and determines a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
• Repairs malfunctioning components, retrofits engines, changes brakes, adjusts steering systems, replaces worn-out parts, and changes hydraulic fluids.
• Uses computerized equipment along with welding torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets and precision gauges and other applicable equipment.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substances and abuse of prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help install in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications in: Medium/Heavy truck, School Bus, Transit, Automotive, Brakes.
• Cummins Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications regarding school bus parts and related equipment in the service department.
• International and Freightliner experience preferred.
• OHIO Class B CDL with SP endorsement preferred, qualified to obtain if not currently held.
• 3 years verifiable employment records in motor vehicle and maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner.
• A suitably dressed, neat and clean appearance.
• Being physically qualified (Rule 3301-83-07 of the Ohio Administrative Code).

Qualifications

• Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications.

Skills

• Diagnoses equipment problems and performs necessary repairs on district vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle service records using current fleet maintenance software program.
• Performs regular maintenance following the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Repairs, overhauls, maintains and services diesel/alternative fuel powered buses and transportation fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Investigates, addresses and prioritizes complex issues to determine the course of action and solve service related issues.
• Presents information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Reviews maintenance support applications daily for exceptions and reports findings to the department head in regards to fluid usage and tire pressure readings from continental yard readers.
• Performs diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures and determines a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
• Repairs malfunctioning components, retrofits engines, changes brakes, adjusts steering systems, replaces worn-out parts, and changes hydraulic fluids.
• Uses computerized equipment along with welding torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets and precision gauges and other applicable equipment.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substances and abuse of prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help install in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $25.43/HR. - $29.44/HR.

Schedule

261 days (251 work days and 10 paid holidays); 8 hours per day, excluding lunch.