Mechanic - Motor Equipment

About the role

Performs diagnostic, installation, maintenance and repair work on Baltimore City Public Schools-owned school buses and other vehicles or mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems and performs repairs on gasoline and diesel automobiles, trucks and school buses.
• Performs Type A and Type B inspections on school buses as required by COMAR.
• Repairs engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, exhaust systems, brake systems, transmissions, differential assemblies and other vehicle components.
• Road tests vehicles to verify complaints and ensure adequacy of repair.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems including wheel chair lifts on buses.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on school buses, automotive equipment and other mechanical equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping standards for work area and tool storage.
• Provides hand tools and storage cabinet as needed to efficiently perform assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of maintenance and repair of automotive and other mechanical equipment experience.
• Maryland Class A or B Commercial driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state license, with air brakes, passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Knowledge of operation and repair of various gasoline and diesel vehicles and specialized equipment, including engines, transmissions, wheel chair lifts, and other complex components.
• Knowledge of electrical, fuel, drive train, engine, brake and exhaust systems and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and machinery used in repair of gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electronically controlled engines, transmissions, fuel systems, electrical systems and other major components.
• Ability to read and interpret written work rules, service material, schematics and troubleshooting flow charts.
• Ability to record required service and parts information on work orders.

Benefits

• Position is eligible for benefits; see union information for options.
• Affiliated with Local 44 (L44) bargaining union.
• Affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

Pay

Minimum salary: $27.89 per hour; Maximum salary: $42.79 per hour. (Note: hiring range is $27.89 – $33.54 per hour.)

Schedule

Full time.