Automotive Mechanic Foreperson

Automotive Mechanic Foreperson

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Job : 5894174

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Automotive Mechanic Foreperson

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Supervises: Transportation Department Mechanic Staff

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid State School Bus certification and all health and employment standards required.
• Technical training and/or appropriate years of experience set by Board.
• Good aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Provide for the safety of supervised staff and to keep all district vehicles and buses in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the diagnosing, assigning and repairing of district buses and automotive fleet
• Maintain inventory of supplies, repair parts and equipment.
• Establish an efficient and effective system of routine maintenance and preventive care of all buses and automotive fleet.
• Set up and work with parts inventory system for the receipt and issuance of parts and supplies and the keeping of records and inventories.
• Organize, assign, supervise and inspect the work of all mechanic personnel in the transportation department.
• Assist in the recruitment, training and evaluation of mechanic staff.
• Assist in monitoring/tracking maintenance budget. Ensure effective use of maintenance funds.
• Receive and assign state required daily inspection sheets.
• Drive bus routes and trips, as needed.
• Assist the Director and Assistant Director in coordinating Transportation Department functions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Employment

Terms:

Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract

FLSA

Qualification:

Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:
Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 60 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements:
Reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements:
Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:
Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $28.70 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Brad Smythe , Director
• Transportation
• Phone:
• Email: brad.smythe