Bus Mechanic II

Mechanic II

The job of "Mechanic" is done for the purpose/s of determining needed repairs and/or replacements on a vehicle; ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition; and providing written documentation of repairs to meet district, state and federal requirements.

Essential Job Functions - may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Diagnoses potential vehicle malfunctions for the purpose of determining needed vehicle repairs and/or replacements.
• Executes preventive vehicle maintenance programs for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition.
• Maintains tools, equipment and/or shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required tools and equipment within a safe work area.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. repairs, maintenance records, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or information to comply with regulating guidelines.
• Repairs/replaces vehicle systems/components, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Replaces defective vehicle parts/systems for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in a safe operating condition.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Occasionally operating school bus to transport students in home to school routes.
• Performs minor body work (e.g. front ends, fenders, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the appearance and safe operation of the vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Training

Required:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

Required:

Prior related experience involving gas, diesel and alternative engines. At least two years preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

Required:

Skills to:

• Maintain gas, diesel and alternative engines.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications, to include email and Outlook calendar; use of English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Knowledge of:

• Repairs, safe working methods and procedure.

Ability to:

• Stand for prolonged periods.
• Inspect and repair buses.

Significant Physical Abilities include: lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, hearing conversations and other sounds (e.g. air leaks), near/far visual acuity/depth perception with or without accommodation.

Special Requirements

• Valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License with air brake and passenger endorsements or ability to acquire one within 90 days of employment; and evidence of insurability.
• Oregon School Bus Driver's Certificate or ability to acquire one within 90 days of employment.
• Oregon Fingerprint and criminal background check clearance;

Other:
Provides own basic mechanic's hand tools.

Work Calendar: 260 work days - 12 month, prorated on start date.