Mechanic - School Bus

Performance Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Use and care of equipment and tools used in the automotive repair work.
• React well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Performs general automotive repair work on buses, automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other vehicular equipment.
• Engineer repairs on vehicles as required.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace/repair necessary units and related parts as needed.
• Repairs and diagnoses problems on cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, diesel and gasoline engines, and a wide variety of electrical systems.
• Completes front-end alignments and repairs on steering and suspension systems.
• Performs repairs on chassis units, brake systems, air and hydraulic, replaces clutches, standard and automatic transmissions, and differential and steering units.
• Road tests equipment to locate defects and to check repair work.
• As directed, operates school buses or other automotive equipment.
• Completes routine maintenance of shop equipment.
• May be required to run road and service calls for disabled buses, maintenance trucks, etc.
• Drive replacement bus to site and call for wrecker service when needed.
• Straightens repairs and/or replaces damaged bodies, doors, fenders, grills, bumpers, frames, cross members, and other metal fixtures.
• Fills out worksheets and assigns parts to vehicles when work is completed.
• Helps keep the shop and work area clean and neat.
• Is responsible for issued tools and security of all shop equipment used on mechanical work.

Summary Description

This position is responsible for performing skilled and routine mechanic maintenance of buses, automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other vehicular equipment. Independent judgment concerning work methods and procedures is required, but the work is subject to inspection during the process and upon completion for quality and conformity with requirements.

Education, Training, And Experience

A high school education is preferred. Possession of a valid state driver's license is required. Ability to secure a Class B Commercial Drivers License with a passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement within three (3) months of employment is required. Ability to obtain ASE Certification in School Bus Diesel Engines (Test S2) and School Bus Brakes (Test 84) within one year of being hired is required.

Special Requirements

Lifting heavy objects (100 lbs.) regularly and over 100 lbs. as needed. Extended exposure to inclement weather when needed. Ability to lift and move heavy objects (100 lbs.) regularly and over 100 lbs. as needed. Ability to climb frequently.