Transportation Services Specialist/Mechanic II at Transportation (83251, 83253, 83250, 29373)

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Incumbents will maintain the district vehicles in safe and operative condition.

Responsibilities

• Must possess own basic mechanics tools
• Perform moderately complex repairs on gasoline and diesel vehicles
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance
• Identify and indicate the need for parts for repairs
• Clean and maintain all tools and testing equipment
• Road or ground test all repaired equipment
• Maintain accurate records on work performed on all district vehicles
• Knowledge of and adherence to all District, State, and Federal policies, regulations, and rules
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Vocational Degree and four years of specialized trades experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Commercial Driver’s License required
• Some positions may require CFC certification, ASE Certifications, or licensure in a trade

Knowledge

• AZ Minimum Standards for school buses
• Automotive and diesel servicing
• Use of automotive testing equipment and technical manuals
• Procedures, practices, and methods related to area of assignment
• Tools, equipment, and materials relevant to area of assignment
• Safety procedures
• Inventory principles
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards
• Recordkeeping principles
• Mathematical principles
• Safe work practices

Skills

• Prioritizing and assigning work
• Basic proficiency in office-based computerized programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, fleet management software)
• Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment
• Performing journey-level trades maintenance activities
• Reading schematics, drawings, and/or construction drawings
• Troubleshooting systems related to area of assignment
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance records
• Maintaining and procuring inventory and supplies
• Performing mathematical calculations, including algebra and geometry
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and standards
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises

Return-to-work retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed without falling below minimum wage.