Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

EDMONSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: MECHANIC
PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE & TRANSPORTATION

• Shall have a working knowledge of computers.
• Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
• Shall have a high school diploma or GED Certificate as required by Kentucky law.
• Shall have two years experience in general automotive repair.
• Shall hold a valid Kentucky commercial driver's license with P&S endorsement.

To perform mechanical repair work on school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel powered automotive equipment; perform body repairs, gas or diesel engine overhauls, transmission overhauls and electrical systems repairs as needed.

• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.

• Shall disassemble motors and repair, adjust and replace parts.
• Shall recondition and adjust ignition and carburetor systems.
• Shall tune engines including injectors and generators.
• Shall repair, fit and adjust valves, pistons, rings and bearings.
• Shall clean, repair and replace carburetors, fuel pumps, gauges and electrical wiring systems.
• Shall perform major mechanical repairs.
• Shall overhaul transmissions, differentials and universal joints.
• Shall repair, adjust and line brakes.
• Shall rebuild and replace air and hydraulic brake system components.
• 10. Shall perform front end alignment and repair.
• 11. Shall perform mechanical repair work on school buses and other gas or diesel-powered automotive equipment.
• 12. Shall assure buses conform with established standards for passenger vehicles.
• 13. Shall complete related maintenance records.
• 14. Shall inspect and diagnose mechanical defects in school buses, trucks, automobiles, vans, tractors, electric carts and other mechanical equipment.
• 15. Shall drive and test school buses and provide emergency road service to disabled District school buses and vehicles as required.
• 16. Shall read and interpret schematics and diagrams.
• 17. Shall diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a variety of vehicles.
• 18. Shall repair and replace alternators, generators, starters, voltage regulators, distributors and lighting systems.
• 19. Shall install a variety of parts including batteries, brakes, glass and door handles.
• 20. Shall grind valves and perform welding.
• 21. Shall rebuild equipment as needed.
• 22. Shall operate a variety of equipment and machinery including electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment, scopes, tire changers, grinders, lathes, emissions analyzer, steam cleaner, hoists, jacks, torches and welding equipment and a variety of power and hand tools.
• 23. Shall conduct periodical mechanical safety checks on buses as mandated by law.
• 24. Shall test vehicles for compliance with exhaust emissions standards.
• 25. Shall respond to service call and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• 26. Shall perform lubrication, oil changes, battery maintenance, tire changes and servicing of equipment.
• 27. Shall process work orders and maintain records of time worked and materials used.
• 28. Shall recommend purchase of needed parts, supplies and tools.
• 29. Shall maintain work area, equipment and tools in a safe clean and orderly condition.
• 30. Shall perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.

Beginning compensation for this position is dependent upon years of experience in same field with years of experience increment increases. Benefits will be offered for all full-time positions. Requirements include possession of a high school diploma or GED Certificate, CDL with P & S endorsement (may be obtained during training) and 25 hours of classroom training and bus driving times as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and Transportation.

The Edmonson County Bus Garage will provide all necessary training and applicant will be compensated as per signed agreement.