Senior Mechanic Lead at Transportation (29373)

PAY GRADE: N

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: 

Acts as a senior lead worker for other employees including training, daily work assignment and review, and input into performance reviews. Coordinates equipment and supply purchase and distribution. Incumbents assist supervisors in the performance of work duties and with special projects and assignments. Incumbents also perform the work of Facilities Services Specialists, Mechanic, and Leads. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Prioritizing and assigning work; project coordination principles and practices.
2. Troubleshooting systems related to area of assignment.
3. Maintaining and procuring inventory and supplies.
4. Performing Multiple tasks simultaneously.
5. Coordinating projects; preparing a variety of business documents and forms.
6. Facilitating group discussions; analyzing situations to define issues and draw valid conclusions.
7. Gathering, collating and/or classifying data; solving problems.
8. Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes and standards.
9. Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information meeting federal and state standards.
10. Schedules regular inspections of all buses for the purpose of ensuring compliance with required bus driver review of their bus.
11. Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work.
12. Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
13. Directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units.
14. Supervise the use of funds.
15. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is sometimes required to perform the job’s function.
16. Maintain and upkeep of all district vehicles as needed.
17. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma, or G.E.D., specialized training and experience related to area of assignment and three years of relevant maintenance experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

·         Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Some positions may require:

·         CDL, Class B

·         ASE Certifications

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

·         Procedures, practices, and methods related to area of assignment;

·         Tools, equipment, and materials relevant to area of assignment;

·         Safety procedures;

·         Inventory principles;

·         Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards;

·         Record keeping principles;

·         Mathematical principles, including algebra and geometry;

·         Project coordination principles and practices;

·         Safe work practices

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

·         Prioritizing and assigning work;

·         Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment;

·         Performing journey level trades maintenance activities;

·         Reading blueprints, schematics, drawings, and/or construction drawings;

·         Troubleshooting systems related to area of assignment;

·         Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance records;

·         Maintaining and procuring inventory and supplies;

·         Performing multiple tasks simultaneously;

·         Coordinating projects;

·         Preparing a variety of business documents and forms;

·         Facilitating group discussions;

·         Analyzing situations to define issues and draw valid conclusions;

·         Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data;

·         Solving problems;

·         Performing mathematical calculations, including algebra and geometry;

·         Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and standards;

·         Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.