Journeyman Bus Mechanic

Job Summary

The Journeyman Bus Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, safety inspections, I/M inspections, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair on all aspects on a fleet of nearly 200 school buses. The incumbent assures that all buses meet federal, state, and local standards. The incumbent also assists in training drivers on pre/post trip inspections and operation of buses and assures the continuity of shop production and efficient workflow in the absence of foreman/lead mechanic.

Essential Functions

• Performs maintenance and repair on school bus fleet.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI's).
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs engine components, emissions systems, air brake, automatic transmissions, drive train, electrical, electronic systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, steering, exhaust, wheelchair lifts, and special needs transportation equipment.
• Performs modifications to buses as directed.
• Performs state inspections.
• Performs Salt Lake County emissions testing.
• Performs cutting and welding as necessary.
• Designs and fabricates specialty and other equipment as directed.
• Performs minor body repairs.
• Orders and picks up parts and other items needed for specific jobs.
• Completes necessary reports and documents for maintenance records.
• Responsible for shop cleanliness and maintaining OSHA standards.
• Assists drivers in understanding pre/post trip inspections and operation of buses and school bus standards.
• Shift work required.
• In rare circumstances, transports students in the event of a driver shortage.
• Follows State procurement and district accounting procedures when using district assigned purchasing card.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of appropriate hand and power tools, measuring devices, and testing equipment unique to school bus maintenance (e.g. Cummins Insite, Quickserve, Caterpillar ET, and SIS Web) and Allison Transmission and Bendix ABS diagnostic tools and software.
• Proficient in Cummins Insite and Quickserve programs.
• Proficient in Caterpillar ET and SIS Web programs.
• Knowledge of Bendix Air Brake and Allison Automatic Transmission diagnostic software programs.
• Ability to understand and diagnose diesel engine emission control systems.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong computer skills (Windows, Excel, Email, etc.)
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Skills in welding (MIG and/or Arc) and cutting (Oxy/Acetylene and/or plasma).
• Strong decision-making skills regarding the best interest of Granite School District and the Transportation department.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety work standards.
• Skill in the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Required Education, Training and Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with school bus endorsement or willingness to obtain such a license. The district will provide training if necessary.
• Applicant must have a minimum of a class D driver's license at time of hire.
• Requires a Salt Lake County I/M License or willingness to obtain such a license.
• Utah State Inspection License with Full Facility School Bus certification or willingness to obtain such a license.
• College education in heavy diesel maintenance technology is preferred.

Required Prior Experience

• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in heavy diesel maintenance and repair.

Assigned Decision Making

• Makes educated and informed decisions regarding school bus maintenance and repair.
• Determines repairs, replacement, and maintenance for safe and efficient operation of school buses.
• Determines tools, equipment, and materials required for each job.
• Determines safe and effective approaches to needed repairs and maintenance.

Non-Supervisory Interaction

• Interacts and communicates effectively with co-workers, drivers, office staff, administrators, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and school staff.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May supervise the work of apprentices and other helpers.

Working Environment

• Work takes place in a typical shop environment including hot, cold, loud, dirty, greasy, and oily environments.
• Work may take place outside in various weather conditions, including snow and ice, rain, extreme heat and cold conditions, and wind.
• Service call work may take place in parking lots, bus zones, shoulder of road, and other potentially dangerous locations.
• Requires long periods of time on feet on concrete floors or at workstations.
• Requires rotational on-call assignments, some district emergencies may require additional irregular hours.
• Frequent interruptions of work requiring accuracy and concentration.
• Incumbent may have occasional stress from emergencies and in meeting project deadlines.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and/or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.