Bus Mechanic

The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

Under the general supervision of Direction of Transportation and Shop Foreman.

• Plan and implement a program of scheduled preventative maintenance for the district bus fleet; assist in the service and repair of school vehicles as needed; perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform mechanical repairs on buses, including major overhauls when directed.
• Make emergency service calls for stranded buses or other district equipment.
• Recommend to the supervisor the ordering and stocking of all necessary repair parts and supplies.
• Maintain the shop area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Assist in the service and repair of other district motor vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Perform complete safety inspections as required.
• Estimate time, material, and equipment needed for assigned jobs.
• Operate school vehicles.
• Replace and adjust brakes, belts, and hoses.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• ASE Certified Bus Mechanic.
• Class B Driver's License.
• Must pass school bus driver physical examination.
• Must possess and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

• Work Location:
  
  Bus Shop.
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Reports To:
  
  Direction of Transportation and Shop Foreman.
• Work Calendar: 235 Days.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. The employee routinely lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing 15–75 pounds and possesses manual dexterity to complete projects in a craftsman fashion. Work occurs around moving objects or vehicles, fumes, solvents, grease, and oil. The employee may work under inclement weather conditions.

The job requires approximately 80% standing, 10% walking, and 10% mixing. It is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Small hand tools, drills, drill press, grinder, air‑powered tools, torch, jack, lift equipment, vehicle diagnostic and repair equipment, personal computer, fax machine, phone, and copier.

Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the employee helps plan, schedule, and perform repair and preventative maintenance of the district bus fleet. The employee also assists in the maintenance of cars, trucks, and other motorized equipment; prepares and maintains related records, and performs other related duties as required.

• Use materials and equipment necessary in the repair and maintenance of buses and other motorized vehicles.
• Follow and give verbal and written instructions and directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Read, interpret, understand, and apply technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, specifications, and parts catalog.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the assigned programs and functions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform responsible and minor mechanical repair work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria.

Maintenance of a criminal history check is required for all employees.