School Bus Mechanic Foreman

North Little Rock School District

School Bus Mechanic Foreman

Department: Transportation
Job Status: Full-Time
Salary Schedule: 4TS
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Administrative Director of Transportation
Grade/Level: P-12
Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Work Schedule: As determined by the Administrative Director of Transportation
Positions Supervised: 4

Purpose: The School Bus Mechanic Foreman ensures the safety and reliability of the
transportation fleet by overseeing the maintenance and repair of all vehicles while ensuring
strict compliance with evolving state and federal safety regulations.

Nature and Scope: The School Bus Mechanic Foreman position combines expert-level
technical repair with critical supervisory leadership. The Mechanic Foreman works under
general supervision, adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations. Independent judgment
and decision-making are required in areas without established guidelines. This role involves
interaction with department staff, school staff, and public entities while assisting with
operational management.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform, assist and oversee mechanical repairs including major overhauls.

? Maintain a deep understanding of the Department of Transportation and state specific
state-specific safety regulations.
? Perform, assist and oversee mechanical repairs including major overhauls.
? Perform, assist and oversee complex diagnostics on both diesel and gasoline engine
vehicles.
? Perform, assist, and oversee annual state bus inspections.
? Perform and oversee preventative maintenance.
? Prioritize and assign daily work orders to the mechanical team to minimize vehicle
downtime.
? Maintain record of quarterly bus inspections.

? Manage parts inventory and act as a general liaison to coordinate with vendors for
procurement.
? Coordinate and/or assist with the coordinate of emergency road service and break
downs.
? Participate in mandatory professional development.
? Present training opportunities for mechanical staff to ensure team members are up-to-
date on evolving state and federal safety regulations and vehicle software updates.
? Maintains effective working relationships with department members, school
personnel, and community members, including those from diverse backgrounds or
with limited English proficiency
? Assist, when required, as a substitute driver on route(s) or trips.
? Assist the Transportation Director with hiring, onboarding and annual performance
evaluation of the mechanical team.
? Collaborate with the Director of Transportation to prepare annual budget projections
based on fleet health, mileage data, and anticipated equipment needs.
? Complies with all District policies, procedures, and professional conduct codes.
? Assist with coordinating transportation for special activities, including field trips and athletic
events.
? Assist with bus accidents.
The above statements reflect general job functions but are not an all-inclusive list of work
requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other
functional areas to cover absences or balance workloads.
Position Qualifications:
? Must obtain all other necessary certifications and licenses to operate a school bus in
Arkansas, including compliance with new regulations enacted after the start of
employment.
? Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with the mechanic and
transportation staff, school personnel and the general public.
? Must be familiar with computerized record-keeping and spreadsheets.
? Must be able to read, understand, and follow multi-step written and verbal
instructions in English.
? Must adhere to established safety practices.
? Must comply with District, state, and national vehicle safety regulations.
? Must follow routines and meet deadlines and schedules.
? Must maintain composure and act logically under stressful conditions and
emergencies.

? Must demonstrate flexibility to changing work environments.
? Must work accurately with attention to detail.
? Must meet all minimum qualifications as an employee of the North Little Rock

School District in a safety sensitive position to include passing a background check

and pre-employment and random drug screens.

Competency Statement(s):
? Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of customers' needs while following
company procedures.
? Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender,
race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
? Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and seen as credible in the workplace.
? Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, avoiding hastiness or
impetuousness.
? Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
? Team Building - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education:
? High school diploma preferred.

Experience:
? Class A or B Commercial Driver’s Licence with a Passenger and School Bus Endorsement or
the ability to obtain the endorsements within 60 days of start of employment.
? Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as an automotive and diesel mechanic.
? A minimum of 2 years previous experience as a lead technician or shop foreman.
? Experience managing work orders, tracking mechanic productivity, conducting performance
evaluations and handling disciplinary actions.
? Experience ordering parts.
? Experience with modern diagnostic software (e.g., Cummins Insite, Allison DOC) and fleet
management software for record-keeping.
? Experience with computerized record-keeping and spreadsheets.
? Experience in handling communication with drivers, managing breakdowns and accidents.
? Experience in resolving equipment failures, and route changes.

? Experience in using electronic notification systems and computer-guided routing software.
? Experience in maintaining effective working relationships with diverse groups of people,
including those with limited English proficiency.
? Experience in complying with safety practices and vehicle safety regulations.

Physical Demands:

Physical Abilities:
? Stand: Frequently (F)
? Walk: Frequently (F)
? Sit: Constantly (C)
? Handling/Fingering: Frequently (F)
? Reach Outward: Frequently (F)
? Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently (F)
? Climb: Occasionally (O)
? Crawl: Occasionally (O)
? Squat or Kneel: Frequently (F)
? Bend: Frequently (F)

Push/Pull:
? 12 lbs or less: Frequently (F)
? 13-25 lbs: Frequently (F)
? 26-40 lbs: Occasionally (F)
? 41-100 lbs: Occasionally (F)

Other Physical Requirements:
? Vision: Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception
? Sense of Sound: Ability to hear traffic signals, warnings
? Sense of Touch
? Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud,
depending on the activities of the day.

Salary : $41,664 - $66,091