Mechanic - School Bus

Terms of Employment

Twelve (12) month (248 days). Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board. Extended hours beyond the regular school day may be occasionally required.

High School education is preferred.

Possession of a valid state driver’s license. Ability to secure a Class B Commercial Drivers License with a passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement within three (3) months of employment. Ability to obtain ASE Certification in School Bus Diesel Engines (Test S2) and School Bus Brakes (Test 84) within one year of being hired.

This position is responsible for performing skilled and routine mechanic maintenance of buses, automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other vehicular equipment. Independent judgment concerning work methods and procedures is required, but the work is subject to inspection during the process and upon completion for quality and conformity with requirements.

• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Use and care of equipment and tools used in automotive repair work.
• React well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Performs general automotive repair work on buses, automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other vehicular equipment.
• Work independently and engineer repairs on vehicles as required.
• Inspects, adjusts, and replaces/repairs necessary units and related parts as needed. Repairs and diagnoses problems on cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, diesel and gasoline engines, and a wide variety of electrical systems.
• Completes front-end alignments and repairs on steering and suspension systems. Performs repairs on chassis units, brake systems, air and hydraulic systems, replaces clutches, standard and automatic transmissions, and differential and steering units.
• Road tests equipment to locate defects and to check repair work. Operates school buses or other automotive equipment as directed. Performs routine maintenance of shop equipment. May be required to run road and service calls for disabled buses, maintenance trucks, etc. Drives replacement bus to site and calls for wrecker service when needed.
• Straightens repairs and/or replaces damaged bodies, doors, fenders, grills, bumpers, frames, cross members, and other metal fixtures. Fills out worksheets and assigns parts to vehicles when work is completed.
• Helps keep the shop and work area clean and neat. Is responsible for issued tools and security of all shop equipment used on mechanical work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Must be proficient in computer technology.
• Knowledgeable of AC equipment and repairs.
• Will carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

Thorough knowledge of RCSS policies and procedures. Knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment, and maintenance of truck, bus and automotive equipment. Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, and equipment of the truck, bus and automotive mechanic trades; knowledge of the operation of internal combustion engines, ignition and other systems; knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, onboard computer systems, air…