Mechanic

TITLE:                                                 Skilled Bus Mechanic

QUALIFICATIONS:                                                   

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Obtain / Maintain MinimumOklahomaClass B Commercial Driver License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
• Obtain / Maintain Oklahoma State Department of Education school bus driver certificate
• Obtain / Maintain current ASE certification for school buses.
• Pass a Department of Transportation physical examination at a facility designated by the Transportation Department including drug and alcohol test
• Lift and carry seventy-five (75) pounds across forty (40) feet of level ground
• Have own supply of hand tools and air tools needed to work on small vehicles, large trucks, and buses

EDUCATION:                                                 High School diploma, GED or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:                                               Two or more years in auto and diesel mechanics preferred. Some training may be substituted for actual experience.

REPORTS TO:                                               Shop Foreman

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

            Mechanic must have knowledge of gas and diesel equipment, transmissions, front ends, brakes, drive line, electrical and charging systems, etc. Mechanic must perform work involving welding, brazing, shop presses, air tools, jacks, dollies and automotive equipment and tools. Responsible for parts and preventative maintenance schedules in the absence of shop foreman.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:     

• Diagnosing and repairing district      buses and automotive equipment.
• Responsible for performing and      assisting in the maintenance and repairs of all vehicles.
• Perform all required inspections      of all types of vehicles.
• Complete and submit all      paperwork.
• Promote high standard of safety      and good housekeeping methods in all work connected areas.
• Assist in the training of garage      employees.
• Obey all traffic laws and      District Policy.
• Observe all mandatory safety      regulations for school buses and complete proper paperwork.
• Report all accidents and complete      required reports.
• Keep and maintain assigned      schedule.
• Properly document all mechanical      and safety problems pertaining to district equipment as found.
• A working knowledge of any additional      equipment necessary to properly perform all duties.
• Perform all other duties as      assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:            Twelve month year. Salary and work year to be according to the current schedule.

EVALUATION:                                   Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.

Approved by:                                                                                                  Date:

Reviewed and agreed to by:                                                                           Date: