Journey Level Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY

The Journey Level Mechanic provides maintenance repairs and rebuilding functions on District fleet vehicles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rebuilds and repairs components and auxiliary systems on vehicles or makes component exchanges.
• Performs minor body repairs and painting on vehicles.
• Diagnostics and repair on power train components, brake systems, chassis components and body, lighting, heating, and electrical systems.
• Interprets parts lists, assembly drawings, technical orders and maintenance procedures concerning gasoline and diesel-powered buses and other equipment.
• Completes work orders with proper cost and time data.

Other Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the Transportation Team of the District; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Performs bus driver assignments on an occasional basis, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience or technical training in functions such as inspection, repair, or maintenance of medium and heavy-duty equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of basic, general purpose, vehicle repair course

Condition Of Employment

• Criminal background clearance
• Valid Washington State Drivers Licenses and CDL with appropriate school bus endorsements
• FMCSA drug and alcohol testing program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending/stooping, twisting, squatting/kneeling.
• Frequent talking/hearing, sitting, climbing 3-4 stairs into a bus and up to a 6 ft ladder, and using foot controls for operating various vehicles including 84 passenger size buses.
• Frequent vision use in the position.
• Frequent use of a computer screen and keyboard.
• Constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs; frequently 11-20 lbs; and occasionally 21-50 lbs.
• Seldom lift/carry 50-100 lbs and should be done as a two-person lift.

Work Environment

• Indoors and outdoors in inclement weather.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Exposure to high noise levels in the work environment.
• Exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals.

Work Schedule

• This position typically works, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 260 days per year.

Reporting Relationship

• Position reports to and evaluated by Executive Director of Transportation or designee.
• May also be required to take instructions from Lead Mechanic.

Representation

• PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF WASHINGTON (PSE) LEVEL OF COMPENSATION LEVEL 06: TRANSPORTATION ON THE PSE SALARY SCHEDULE

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

• Reviewed and updated 9/2022
• Update format 5/2017
• Update with physical demand/working conditions 5/2015

Disclaimer

• The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
• The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified.
• All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
• All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
• Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.