Transportation Mechanic Job Carrollton area,Georgia USA,Transportation

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Job Description

TITLE: Mechanic

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Transportation/Transportation Shop Foreman

JOB OBJECTIVES: (Purpose of the position):
Ensure that all vehicles are maintained in a safe condition in order to transport students to locations served by the school system; maintain maintenance of the vehicles to ensure reliability of the vehicles to enable the maintenance workers to perform their duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Strategic Goal Area I – Student Achievement

Support the safe transport of students to and from school in order to support student learning

Strategic Goal Area II – Stakeholder Engagement & Loyalty

Cooperate with and maintain a good relationship with transportation personnel

Strategic Goal Area III – Efficient and Effective Organizational Processes

Perform preventative maintenance and inspection programs as required by the laws of the State of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education, and Carroll County Board of Education policies

Perform inspections, overhaul, repair and reconditioning of buses, vehicles, other standard, and specialized machinery and equipment

Diagnose malfunctions, disassemble engines and transmissions, and examine parts for defects

Recondition and replace defective parts, such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves and bushings, using proper hand tools and precision measuring equipment and tests, adjusts, and times all types of engines

Perform emergency road services and attend to other problems needing immediate attention during working and non-working hours

Perform service jobs such as lubrication, tire repair, and cleaning of bus/automotive equipment

Keep records of work performed

Participate in housekeeping duties to include shop cleanup, grounds maintenance, and dressing room/work area

Strategic Goal Area IV – Continuous System and School Improvement

Attain the proper training in inspection, overhaul, repair and reconditioning of vehicles

Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Transportation and Transportation Shop Foreman

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia

Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance/timelines

Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions

Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly

Communicate effectively with shop personnel, transportation supervisors, and school bus drivers

Exhibit pleasant behavior and project a positive imagewhen dealing with shop personnel, transportation supervisors, and school bus drivers

JOB STANDARDS

Hold a valid CDL or agree to obtain license in a reasonable time span, not to exceed one year

Must possess a MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) that meets guidelines set forth in policy

Ability to drive a manual transmission

Satisfactory reference review

Ability to perform emergency road services

Must possess a High School Diploma

Must attend the Georgia Department of Education School Bus Technicians Workshop every other year

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possess ASE Certification—(Automotive Service Excellence)

Should be able to perform all phases of repair as well as diagnosis of minor and major repairs on engines as described in experience description, which is,

Experience:

Mid range diesel engines to include:
Detroit diesel, Navistar, Cummins and Mercedes. All gasoline engines, school bus bodies and chassis, hydraulic and air brake systems, steering components, manual and automatic transmissions, drive lines and rear axles, minimum of five years job training

Diagnose problems with fuel systems; repair and replace minor parts on engine and fuel systems; overhaul engines in or out of frame; remove and re-install engine and components to serviceable and operational condition; diagnose minor and major problems with ignition…

Transportation Mechanic

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