What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Mechanic position at Transportation Department?
Transportation Mechanic
Purpose
The Transportation Mechanic is responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of the vehicles within the Pamlico County Schools Transportation Department.
Qualifications
- Must have High School Diploma or GED
- Must have or be eligible to have a CDL license
- Mechanic experience is preferred.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Class A CDL, tanker, & school bus endorsements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems
- Rotates, aligns, and balances tires
- Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts
- Removes, replaces and reassembles transmissions; clutches; fuel, oil, and water pumps; generators and other parts of the engine and suspension system
- Perform general maintenance as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of departmental organization and operational policies and procedures
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities