Mechanic Heavy Duty Journeyman - Vehicle Maintenance

Job Summary

To diagnose, using computer software, and perform repairs on district vehicles; and to ensure the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Diagnose and correct all types of engine problems from tune-up to complete engine and transmission overhauls
• Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles (i.e. buses, automobiles, vans and trucks)
• Make service calls for emergency repairs and operate light towing equipment for vehicle recovery
• Check buses for safety conformance and compliance
• Determine and follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and free from hazards
• Perform required paperwork and record keeping in a timely, neat and legible manner
• Estimate time and cost repairs of equipment
• Lubricate, adjust and service equipment
• May drive any school bus and/or any school van safely to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions (field trips, athletic events) for absent bus drivers
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• Five years mechanical with minimum three years diesel experience
• Skills and experience of journeyman mechanic
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with clean driving record
• Successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship and/or proof of equally satisfactory experience
• Ability to obtain a class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
• Valid, or ability to obtain, ADEQ vehicle emissions license

Preferred Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• ASE certification

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to operate vehicle maintenance repair facility equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe, laptop diagnostics)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills
• Proficient in diagnostic testing equipment of automotive and maintenance shops
• Ability to work outside in either heat or cold; to lift and/or move 75 lbs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties.

Physical Demands: You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:

• Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
• Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
• Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
• Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
• Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
• Maintaining focus for extended periods
• Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Lifting & Force: The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:

• Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
• Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
• Occasionally: up to 50-100 pounds of force

Working Environment: You may encounter some of the following conditions:

• Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
• Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
• Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
• Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
• Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
• Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)

Benefits

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health and life insurance
• Performance Pay available annually
• New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
• New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Pay & Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Base Hourly: $24.97
• Class/Calendar: B25, 12 months