Mechanic

Pea Ridge School District

Job Description

Mechanic

Department: Transportation                                                      Job Status:  Full-Time 

FLSA Status: Exempt                                                                Reports to: Transportation Director

Work Schedule: Determined by Transportation Director

JOB SUMMARY: Plan, schedule, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on transportation fleet as needed; ensure buses and vehicles are in safe operating condition; and provide written documentation of repairs to meet state and federal  requirements. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum 3 years documented experience repairing and servicing school busses or medium duty trucks. 
• Demonstrated success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring a proficient understanding of school bus repair. 
• Valid CDL license with School Bus endorsement, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire. 
• Knowledge of Arkansas state school bus safety inspection procedures. 
• Diesel mechanic certification or license.

 Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Diagnose potential vehicle malfunctions (e.g. using computer diagnostic equipment) for the purpose of determining needed repairs and/or replacement. 
• Inspect, clean, adjust, tighten, and/or repair minor items such as lights, bulbs, lenses, reflectors. 
• Repair items such as kingpins, springs, shocks, leaf springs, spring pins. 
• Replace and repair brakes, steering repairs, electrical repairs, air conditioning, and heat repairs. 
• Replace or repair minor body parts, floors, fenders, and dents. 
• Service busses and vehicles for maintenance. 
• Perform repairs as requested on daily vehicle inspection reports in a timely fashion. 
• Tire repairs; lube oil and filter changes; minor electrical repairs (bulbs, flashers, fuses); mirror replacement; minor road service; service fuels and fluids. 
• Maintain maintenance and repair records on vehicles as required.
• Performs tire work (e.g. changing, balancing) for the purpose of ensuring all equipment are operating on safe tires. 
• Responds to emergency situations during and outside regular work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, including emergency breakdowns.
• Service busses and transportation equipment for the purpose of ensuring a qualified person is able to run the bus on the route. 
• Substitute as a bus driver when needed for the purpose of ensuring qualified person is able to run the bus on a route. 
• Train mechanic helpers for the purpose of helping them learn the correct and safe way to  repair and maintain vehicles. 
• Transport various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the  availability of materials required at the job site.  
• Assist in the starting of vehicles during winter months.  
• Order parts, as needed.
• Schedule repairs with vendors, as needed.
• Inspect and repair vehicles prior to Arkansas state school bus inspections.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies. 
• Assign trip busses, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above-listed duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or responsibilities required. 

SKILLS 

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in bus maintenance; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications. 

KNOWLEDGE 

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and / or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: safety practices and procedures and provisions of the State of Arkansas applicable to the operation of school busses. 

ABILITIES 

Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; displaying mechanical aptitude;  meeting deadlines and schedules; and working with detailed information and/or data. 

RESPONSIBILITY 

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and / or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact Beebe Public Schools Support Services. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands including significant finger dexterity to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift  and/or move up to 40 pounds, such as student equipment and wheelchairs. The employee may occasionally physically assist students with disabilities. 

The noise level in the work environment can be low to moderate to loud. The employee may be  required to interact with the public, parents and other staff. The employee may be responsible for  the safety and well-being of students. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions. 

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for  the position. Additional duties may be required. The job description is intended to be an outline and summary of the duties to be performed. Employees are expected to perform whatever duties are necessary to carry out the Beebe Public Schools Support Services, as determined by the administrators and school board.

The Pea Ridge School District has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Pea Ridge School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Pea Ridge School District may deem appropriate. 

The Pea Ridge School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.