Diesel Mechanic

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• A satisfactory driving record
• Valid MS Class "B" Commercial Drivers' license with a "P" endorsement
• Must be ASE Certified or willing to obtain ASE certificate in various areas of expertise
• Must have a license for certified mechanic and drivers' license
• REPORTS TO:** Transportation Director or Designee
  
  

**MISSION & GOALS**

Coordinates activities and work load to make sure district buses, and other vehicles and equipment are properly maintained.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Assures adequate maintenance and repair records are maintained for District vehicles and equipment
• Utilizes the Automated Fleet Management System
• Recommends major equipment and vehicle replacements
• Periodic Bus inspections
• Maintains the ability to diagnose, repair, rebuild and make necessary adjustments on all vehicles systems.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and ability re repair components on all systems, including the ability to operate shop equipment
• Performs trouble shooting and related repairs on district vehicles
• Maintains shop area, upkeep of tools for a clean safe area.
  
  

**This is not an exhaustive list of the duties for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.**

**LANGUAGE SKILLS**

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  
  

**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts , interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
  
  

**REASONING ABILITY**

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  
  

**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Terms of Employment**: To be determined by the School Board of Education in compliance with already established job calendar days.
• Evaluation:** Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Provisions on the Board's Policy of Evaluation of Non Classified Personnel.