POSITION TITLE: Bus Mechanic

FLSA Qualification: Non Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid State School bus certification and all health and employment standards required
• Technical training and appropriate years of experience set by the Board
• Commercial Drivers License required (will train)
• Good aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Satisfy all district requirements about physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate andsafety standards, good housekeeping, and a cooperative attitude with co-workers
• Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands
• Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder, and horizontally; lift/move up to 80 pounds
• Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
• Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

REPORT TO: Erich Anderson, Transportation Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. High School diploma or GED required.

2. Valid State School bus certification and all health and employment standards required.

3. Technical training and/or appropriate years of experience set by the Board.

4. Commercial Drivers License required (will train)

5. Good aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

6. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship. 7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To keep all district vehicles and buses in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose and repair district buses and automotive fleets.

2. Knowledge of major repairs to buses and all district automotive fleets, including

gasoline and diesel overhaul, transmissions, workbench overhaul, and welding.

3. Proficiency and qualification to operate all buses and all support and service

vehicles.

4. Uses preventive maintenance to all automotive fleet and shop equipment,

maintaining a high quality of workmanship, safety standards, good

housekeeping, and a cooperative attitude with co-workers.

5. Drive the bus route as necessary.

6. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Sand Springs Public Schools Bus Mechanic Evaluation Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA - it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for prolonged periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements:

Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder, and horizontally; lift/move up to 80 pounds. Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.