VEHICLE MECHANIC

JOB TITLE

VEHICLE MECHANIC

REPORTS TO

LEAD VEHICLE MECHANIC

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

HOURLY (LEVEL 4) - (BASE 10)

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

240 DAYS, 8 HOURS PER DAY

EXEMPT STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

7916

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFIED

DATE APPROVED

4/15/2025

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

One year experience in general automotive repair. 

Valid Kentucky Commercial driver's license with passenger, air brake, and school bus endorsement.

KY state school bus inspector certification.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform mechanical repair work, including preventative maintenance on school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel powered equipment as assigned. 

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. 

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain buses and other vehicles including but not limited to preventative maintenance.

Assure buses conform with established standards for passenger vehicles. 

Complete maintenance records per district, state, and/or federal regulations or protocols.

Inspect and repair mechanical defects in school buses, trucks, automobiles, vans, tractors, and other mechanical equipment. 

Drive and test school buses and provide emergency road service to disabled district vehicles as required. 

Disassemble, repair, recondition, adjust, repair, replace, or clean parts or systems such as: ignition, carburetor, valves, pistons, rings and bearings, fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges, or electrical wiring,  on any and all district vehicles. 

Repair and/or replace engine, suspension, steering, electrical, heating, exhaust, fuel and/or ventilation systems, and body parts on any and all district vehicles. 

Operates a variety of equipment and machinery including but not limited to electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment, scopes, tire changer, grinder, lathe, emissions analyzer, steam cleaner, hoist, jacks, torches and welding equipment, and power and hand tools.

Dismount and mount school bus tires using hand tools.

Assist in starting buses.

Perform inventory as required and recommend purchase of needed supplies to complete work orders.

Maintain work area, equipment and tools in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

Attend required training and updates.

Complete work orders and maintain records of time worked and materials used.

Act in the role of substitute bus driver as directed.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. 

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Comprehension and use of printed and electronic service and parts manuals.

Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in basic diagnosis, repair and maintenance of motorized equipment.

Shop math applicable to vehicle maintenance.

Proper lifting techniques.

Health and safety regulations and procedures.

Plan and organize work.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Work cooperatively with others.

Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Being able to exert 75 to 100 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. 

Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.

Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps.

Walking or standing for extended periods.

Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception.

Providing oral information.

Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools.  

Exposure to moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, and changes in temperature.