What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Mechanic position at Mitchell County School District -NC?
Nature of Work
An employee in this class performs complex duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation program. Most work is performed based on prior experience. The employee is expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with little assistance while others may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to be resolved by the employee.
Duties and Responsibilities
Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems
Fuels buses
Adjust timing mechanism, replaces and sets points and plugs, and refaces valves
Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels
Installs shock absorbers
Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts
Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs
Repairs carburetors, ignition systems, and electrical components
Checks and repairs doors and lifts
Removes, replaces and reassembles transmissions; clutches; fuel, oil, and water pumps; generators and other parts of the engine and suspension system
Performs general maintenance as needed
Drives daily bus route
Performs other related work as required.
Minimum Training and Experience
Graduation from high school and 1 to 2 years of training or experience in repair and maintenance of automotive equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with a passenger and air brake endorsement required for mechanics.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicles operation and maintenance.
Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines.
Considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical and generating systems of automotive equipment.
Skills to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance, tire replacement, and vehicle body repair.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to physically perform most repairs.
Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities.