Bus Mechanic II

Job Title:          Mechanic II 

Department:    Transportation 

Classification:  MECH II 

Reports to:       Transportation Coordinator

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt 

Job Summary: The job of "Mechanic" is done for the purpose/s of determining needed repairs and/or replacements on a vehicle; ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition; and providing written documentation of repairs to meet district, state and federal requirements. 

Essential Job Functions - may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Diagnoses potential vehicle malfunctions for the purpose of determining needed vehicle repairs and/or replacements. 
• Executes preventive vehicle maintenance programs for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition. 
• Maintains tools, equipment and/or shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required tools and equipment within a safe work area. 
• Prepares documentation (e.g. repairs, maintenance records, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or information to comply with regulating guidelines. 
• Repairs/replaces vehicle systems/components, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition. 
• Replaces defective vehicle parts/systems for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in a safe operating condition. 
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance. 

Other Job Functions 

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. 
• Occasionally operating school bus to transport students in home to school routes. 
• Performs minor body work (e.g. front ends, fenders, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the appearance and safe operation of the vehicles. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

Education and Training Required:

High School Diploma or GED.  

Experience Required:

Prior related experience involving gas, diesel and alternative engines.  At least two years preferred. 

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:  

Skills to:  

• Maintain gas, diesel and alternative engines. 
• Operate hand and power tools. 
• Operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications, to include email and Outlook calendar; use of English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. 

Knowledge of:  

• Repairs, safe working methods and procedure. 

Ability to:  

• Stand for prolonged periods. 
• Inspect and repair buses. 

Significant Physical Abilities include: lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, hearing conversations and other sounds (e.g. air leaks), near/far visual acuity/depth perception with or without accommodation. 

Special Requirements  

• Valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License with air brake and passenger endorsements or ability to acquire one within 90 days of employment; and evidence of insurability. 
• Oregon School Bus Driver’s Certificate or ability to acquire one within 90 days of employment.
• Oregon Fingerprint and criminal background check clearance; 

Other: Provides own basic mechanic’s hand tools. 

Work Calendar: 260 work days - 12 month, prorated on start date.

Salary : $28 - $45