Transportation Lead Mechanic

HERTFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

An employee in this class oversees the activities of the mechanics in the operation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation program. The work is performed in compliance with established maintenance practices and policies. The employee in this class is expected to resolve problems independently. Any errors made by this employee may result in unsafe buses and endanger students. The employee receives general supervision. The employee supervises mechanics, scheduling assignments and prioritizing work.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK 

• Schedules and assigns work to be done to other employees in the garage. 
• Provides on the job instruction of repair and service practices for other employees.
• Participates in the screening, selection and discipline of garage employees. 
• Tests and inspects completed work of other mechanics to assure compliance with safety and quality standards. 
• Performs a variety of highly skilled automotive repair tasks. 
• Maintains or oversees the maintenance of all or some portion of record keeping and reporting necessary to the transportation programs. 
• Processes material and supply purchases. 
• Investigates and reports accidents in which school transportation equipment is involved.
• Performs North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles required inspection of buses and other school owned vehicles. 
• Diagnoses complex mechanical problems and physically performs manual tasks associated with vehicle repairs. 
• Operates specialized power equipment to recondition motor assemblies. 
• Conducts complete engine tune up using computerized equipment. 
• Service trucks are used to respond to road calls in the event a bus becomes disabled and is driven home by a road mechanic. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Thorough knowledge of school bus and vehicle operation and maintenance. Thorough knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines and other mechanical components of school buses and service vehicles. Thorough knowledge of the tools and equipment used in vehicular repair shops. Ability to diagnose the causes of improperly operating electrical and generating systems of automotive vehicles and to make necessary repairs. Ability to comprehend and apply North Carolina Inspection Law. Ability to direct work of mechanics.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

Considerable experience with vehicle operation, maintenance and repair and some technical automotive mechanic training are preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Appropriate North Carolina driver’s license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

Work in this classification is considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Must be able to: 

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch 
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions 
• use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception 
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts 
• use a variety of measuring devices 
• assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length 
• operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools 
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work 
• observe general surroundings and activities 
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels 
• use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas 
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipmen