Journey Level Mechanic

Position Summary

The Journey Level Mechanic provides maintenance repairs and rebuilding functions on District fleet vehicles.

• Rebuilds and repairs components and auxiliary systems on vehicles or makes component exchanges.
• Performs minor body repairs and painting on vehicles.
• Diagnoses and repairs power train components, brake systems, chassis components and body, lighting, heating, and electrical systems.
• Interprets parts lists, assembly drawings, technical orders, and maintenance procedures concerning gasoline and diesel‑powered buses and other equipment.
• Completes work orders with proper cost and time data.

• Performs bus driver assignments on an occasional basis, as needed.
• Performs necessary tests, including road tests, to ensure that repairs made are adequate.
• Serves as a member of the Transportation Team of the District; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Education and Experience

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Five years of experience or technical training in functions such as inspection, repair, or maintenance of medium and heavy‑duty equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools commitment to Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Completion of basic, general purpose, vehicle repair course.

• Criminal background clearance.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and CDL with appropriate school bus endorsements.
• FMCSA drug and alcohol testing program.

• Shop safety requirements.
• Bus maintenance.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency.
• Set work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards of conduct including confidentiality.
• Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision.
• Speak, read, and follow written communications in English.
• Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority.
• Continue professional growth.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

The person in this position will frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and squat or kneel. Occasional talking, hearing, sitting, climbing 3‑4 stairs into a bus and up to a 6‑ft ladder, and using foot controls for operating various vehicles, including 84‑passenger-size buses. Vision is constantly used and frequent use of a computer screen and keyboard. Lift/carry requirements include constantly lifting up to 10 lbs;

frequently 11‑20 lbs; occasionally 21‑50 lbs. This position seldom lifts or carries 50‑100 lbs and should be done as a two‑person lift.

The work environment includes indoor and outdoor conditions, inclement weather, high noise levels, exposure to hazardous chemicals, and occasional exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals. The position is subject to alternating shifts and requires wearing supplied personal protective equipment.

This position typically works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 260 days per year.

Position reports to and is evaluated by the Executive Director of Transportation or designee, and may also be required to take instructions from the Lead Mechanic.

Level 06:
Transportation on the PSE Salary Schedule.

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements reflect general details necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. All personnel may be required to perform duties beyond their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.