Mechanic I

MECHANIC I

Position Description

 REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

JOB GOAL: To maintain all district-owned vehicles and buses.  All units must be in a state of operating excellence so that no mechanical or other interruptions occur to the educational program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain good rapport employees, community members and vendors.
• Perform moderately complex repairs on diesel and gasoline vehicles.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Identifies and indicated the need for parts for repair
• Cleans and maintains all tools and testing equipment
• Rad or ground tests on all repaired equipment.
• Maintenance a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Maintain accurate records as needed on work performed on all district vehicles.
• Knowledge of and adheres to all District, State and federal policies, regulations and rules.
• Performs other responsibilities as may be assigned.
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manger.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILTITIES REQUIRED: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED
• Automotive or Diesel Degree from College/Vocational Program
• Obtain and maintenance a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Experience

• Must be able to obtain and maintain and Arizona Commercial Driver License with S and P Endorsement.
• Two (2) years of recent school bus, automotive or diesel work experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Computer Skills

• Proficiency using transportation software is preferred.

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
• Ability to write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.

Other Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn the use of automotive testing equipment and technical manuals.
• Ability to meeting time schedule by punctual and reliable
• Knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations and procedures. 

Math Abilities: 

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divides in all unit of measure using whole number, common fractions and decimals

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability ti interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.
• Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderate complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Pacific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representable of these an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is the compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.   

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on Evaluation by the Transportation Supervisor with the Human Resources Director of Classified Personnel.