Classified: Mechanic

JOB DESCRIPTION Mechanic

TITLE: Mechanic FTE: 1.0

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt HOURS PER DAY: 8

WORK CALENDAR: 261 days

COMPENSATION: Transportation Initial Placement Compensation Guide (Starting at $26.35/hour)

• Maintains and performs preventative maintenance and repairs to district fleet vehicles to ensure safe working conditions. Must be capable and willing to drive any vehicle assigned
• Completes assigned work orders and review priorities
• Performs preventative maintenance, inspects, diagnoses and repairs defects to all District fleet vehicles
• Identifies, orders and secures parts for repairs
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical and electrical components, including video equipment
• Advises dispatcher of vehicle availability and vehicles that are out of service
• Maintains records of time, materials, parts required, as well as maintenance and repairs completed to each vehicle
• Ensures vehicles meet safety standards and emissions requirements
• Cleans and maintains district equipment, tools and the bus facility
• Establishes and maintains appropriate interpersonal relations with staff
• May be required to travel and work outside normal work hours
• Responds and provides assistance and services for emergency repairs
• Assists in transferring students to alternate vehicles when necessary
• Arranges for transportation of disabled vehicles
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and fumes
• Attends and participates in department meetings and training
• Observes all state and federal mandatory safety regulations and district policy
• Reports all citations and accidents and complete required forms
• Submits to random, periodic and post-accident drug/alcohol testing
• Must be capable and willing to drive any vehicle assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues
• Provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community
• Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age, possess or acquire a valid AZ Commercial Driver License (CDL) class B with P and S endorsements and AZ Bus Driver Certificate
• Experience as a Journeyman Mechanic, ASE certified with knowledge in heavy equipment, buses and diesel engines preferred
• Exemplary driving record with no more than 8 points in the past 39 months or repeated violations in the past 10 years. Proof of 39 month driving record must be obtained from the Motor Vehicle Department annually
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certificate
• Must pass physical examination and annual drug screening as prescribed by AAC R17-9-102
• Must have and maintain a valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Experience driving school buses or heavy trucks preferred
• Skill in assisting students with disabilities in loading, transferring, securing and unloading
• Knowledge of Agua Fria and metro geographical area, roads, bus stops and school bus routes
• Ability to perform minor and major repairs on vehicles
• Ability to use hydraulics, power and hand tools, and electronic testing instruments
• Must be 21 years of age or older upon hire

• Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relations with staff

• Ability to operate computer, MS office applications and maintenance records software.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be in good physical health and have the ability to stoop, climb, reach, push, pull, or lift weights in excess of 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, hazardous…