Mechanic - School Bus

Position: Mechanic

Location: Transportation

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Work Year: 52 weeks 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary/Benefits: Contract Scale, full benefits, eleven holidays, uniforms provided, clothing allowance, and generous tool allowance.  State retirement options are available.

Position Summary

This position ensures that school buses are properly maintained to minimize downtime and maximize the value of the district’s investment. Ensuring a safe and efficient transportation system for Caledonia Community Schools. This position is also responsible for the safe and efficient operation of other district vehicles. 

Essential Functions

• Coordinate maintenance of assigned vehicles in the school bus fleet, district-owned vehicles, and machinery.
• Maintain thorough knowledge and the ability to repair components on school buses, school vehicles, and equipment. In addition, the ability to operate shop equipment, bus video surveillance systems, powered machinery, and 2-way radios.
• Order parts and supplies for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Record vehicle maintenance history and report/file accordingly.
• Schedule and process outside repairs with vendor shops as needed.
• Makes recommendations for school bus purchases, spare parts, and necessary repair of vehicles above and beyond in-house and external routine maintenance.
• Works in conjunction with the Director of Transportation to help develop and implement a comprehensive plan to prepare district vehicles for appropriate vehicle inspections.
• Train/inform district staff on the correct usage, care, and safety procedures of transportation equipment.
• Must maintain effective and accurate preparation and filing of all vehicle records, including work orders, inventory, and any other forms utilized for the district and maintained for vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able and willing to work occasional overtime responding to emergencies.
• Will be required to drive a bus route, or drop extracurricular activities in emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation. 

Employment Qualifications

• Must meet the Michigan School Bus Driver Certification and pass an annual Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
• Must pass DOT drug and alcohol screenings.
• Minimum of five years experience in motor vehicle maintenance operation or an acceptable alternative.
• A valid CDL License with passenger and school bus endorsements. 
• Knowledge of purchasing, safety, and inventory control.  
• High school or vocational school graduate supplemented by gas and diesel mechanical experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and others. 
• Perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.                                   
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors include but are not limited to: Physically able to lift 20-100 pounds; walking, standing, and/or climbing; lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting; able to open and close a bus hood, lift a bus hood; work around moving objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Work Environment:

The employee may be exposed to a variety of conditions including hot, wet, or humid environments. Must be able to work near moving parts, and in confined spaces. There may be exposure to a variety of chemicals and fumes. Protective equipment is required. The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during the snow removal season. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and blood-borne pathogens.

Noise Level:

This position requires working in an environment with a noise level that ranges from moderate to loud. Employees may be exposed to loud and continuous noise, including machinery, equipment, or other sources. Hearing protection may be provided or required.