Head Bus Mechanic - Transportation

About the role

To keep the district’s vehicles in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Responsibilities

• Performs the diagnosis and repair of district fleet equipment.
• Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Affords assistance to District Fleet Head in establishing an efficient and effective system of routine fleet maintenance and preventive care.
• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines [OSHA].
• Maintains records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Maintains high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work connected areas.
• Reports all conditions that present safety hazards on buses and other automotive equipment immediately to the Coordinator of Transportation.
• Reports all accidents as soon as practical and completes required reports.
• Attends all mandatory departmental in-service meetings.
• Affords assistance to District Fleet Head with the coordination of all maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles.
• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material [OSHA].
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any 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, and intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill 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.
• A proficiency in repair & maintenance of buses, trucks, and other fleet equipment.
• Six years of mechanic experience.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner.
• A suitable dressed, neat and clean appearance.
• Physical capability of appropriately lifting and managing equipment.
• Being physically qualified (Rule 3301-83-07 of Ohio Administrative Code).
• An Ohio School Bus Driver’s License, Class B-SP Endorsement.
• A Commercial Driver’s License.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$28.50/HR. - $32.27/HR.

Schedule

N/A