The ASE Bus Mechanic performs a significant full range of skilled mechanical maintenance, diagnostic, inspection, and repair duties on passenger shuttle buses.

Benefits Information:
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Basic Function: 

Perform a full range of skilled mechanical maintenance, diagnostic, inspection, and repair duties on passenger shuttle buses.

Essential Duties:

· Inspect, diagnose, adjust, and repair gas- and diesel-powered buses.

· Perform general installation, repair, replacement, and adjustment of bearings, ignitions, transmissions, differentials, axles, steering mechanisms, drive shafts, fenders, radiators, and front-end and rear-suspension systems.

· Perform a prescribed preventative maintenance program on the bus fleet, and road test vehicles after work.

· Inspect buses and sign forms indicating compliance with State requirements provided by law.

· Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications, including performing work by and maintaining equipment as required Patch and install seat covers and other accessories on buses.

· Maintain inventory of parts and supplies on hand for the repair of vehicles; contact and compare vendors to obtain high-quality supplies for the best price.

· Maintain a clean and orderly work area; maintain and repair shop facilities and equipment. Maintain a variety of records, including vehicle identification, date, mileage, and nature of each inspection, maintenance, lubrication, and repair performed.

Knowledge & Abilities:

· Methods, techniques, and procedures used in the inspection, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas- and diesel-powered equipment.

· Operating and repair characteristics of a variety of automotive and shuttle bus diagnostic and repair equipment and tools.

· Methods, techniques, and procedures used to repair and adjust fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems and chassis.

· Procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive and shuttle buses.

· Laws, rules, and regulations about shuttle bus operations and pupil transportation, including DOT compliance.

· Procedures for recycling and disposing of hazardous waste from motorized vehicles and equipment.

· Operational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of assigned work. Principles and procedures of record keeping.