Bus Mechanic

Location: Transportation Facility

Recruiting

Start Date:

03/11/2025

Estimated

Start Date:

03/31/2025

Performs scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs to district vehicles and equipment such as school buses, trucks, automobiles, and limited small equipment items; inspects, repairs, and maintains functional parts of mechanical equipment and machinery. This is a position where bus driving may be required. Incumbent must meet all requirements of local, state, and federal regulations for controlled substance testing including pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists leadership with organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing various maintenance programs
• Attends training and in-service meetings
• Conducts annual bus inspections to ensure compliance with the Colorado Department of Education’s safety regulations
• Follows all safety rules and regulations
• Keeps current with Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of School Transportation Vehicles
• Maintains clean and efficient operating work area
• Meets the essential functions for Bus Driver when operating in that capacity
• Performs electrical repairs, pneumatic system repairs, hydraulic repairs, mechanical repairs, and fuel system repairs
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures
• Performs troubleshooting and diagnostic duties on all types of vehicles and heavy equipment
• Performs welding repairs as needed
• Possesses and maintains an acceptable driving record
• Prepares and enters records of work performed and parts used on all district equipment repaired
• Prepares work orders and reports/solves maintenance problems before they become emergencies
• Qualifies for district's Vehicle Operator License Insurance
• Reads and interprets service and parts manuals
• Recommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipment
• Repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores maintenance tools and equipment
• Responds to all service breakdowns and work orders as required
• Responds to operator requests and/or researches appropriate solutions
• Stays current with Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of Vehicles

• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to drive and operate a school bus safely
• Ability to drive district vehicles in adverse weather or as needed to meet department requirements
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to input work orders on a computer and generate reports if needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make minor/major repairs on mechanical equipment
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment
• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
• Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment
• Ability to use computer equipment and related software to support diagnostics
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software for…