Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Diesel Mechanic

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel or gasoline engines.

Essential Functions:

• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Use handtools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Fuel buses and other school vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Test drive trucks, buses, and other vehicles to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
• Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
• Install or repair accessories.
• Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
• Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
• Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
• Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems.
• Serve as district bus driver on routes as needed.
• Weld and fabricate metal as required.
• Perform painting and minor body work as required.
• Maintain/repair the following systems: a. Exhaust systems b. Electrical systems c. Safety equipment d. Radio and video systems e. Heat/A-C systems
• Perform tire repairs including mounting new tires.
• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or Assistant Transportation Director.

Position

Qualifications:

• Analytical Skills
  - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral
  - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Detail Oriented
  - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Friendly
  - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity
  - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative
  - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Loyal
  - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.
• Organized
  - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving
  - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Punctuality
  - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis.
• Regular attendance
  - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability
  - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible
  - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Safety Awareness
  - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Self-Motivated
  - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management
  - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given…