Major Responsibilities and Duties:Maintenance and Repair1. Evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles using diagnostic equipment.2. Help mechanics evaluate minor mechanical problems, and inspect repairs completed.3. Rebuild, replace, or repair major vehicle components, assemblies, and systems including engines,transmissions, suspensions, etc.4. Check and repair electrical and cooling systems, and install heaters and similar accessories.5. Do welding and perform minor body work.6. Estimate time and materials required to perform major repairs.7. Analyze engine performance and perform tune-ups as needed.8. Perform routine vehicle maintenance and preventive care.9. Maintain accurate, updated preventive maintenance records.10. Help train mechanics and mechanic helpers.Safety11. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.12. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.13. Ensure shop, equipment, and tools are in safe operating condition.14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisorimmediately.Other15. Operate buses and vehicles as needed.16. Work irregular hours as needed.17. Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.18. Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:Monitor and direct work of mechanics and mechanic helpers.Equipment Used:Automotive diagnostic equipment, wheel balancing equipment, tire repairing equipment, small handtools, drill, drill press, grinder, air-powered tools, welding torch, torque wrench, torch, jack, and liftequipment. School bus and district vehicles.Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, andreaching. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with movingparts. Exposure to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.