Mechanic;

Auto Mechanic

The auto mechanic will maintain school buses and other automotive vehicles to provide safe transportation and working conditions for students and employees.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance including oil change, lube, checking fluids, and tire pressure.
• Assist in performing engine tune-ups.
• Change, repair, and mount tires.
• Assist in routine brake jobs.
• Assist in repairing air conditioning and electrical problems.
• Assist in repairing mechanical breakdowns or malfunctions for carburetors, clutches, water pumps, starters, generators, and other general motor repairs and overhauls.
• Replace windows in buses and trucks (not including windshields).
• Repair bus wheelchair lifts.
• Perform emission inspections.
• Order and stock equipment including belts, oil filters, air filters, etc.
• Pick-up parts.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Specialized training or trade school in automotive, truck, and school bus maintenance and repair.

Licenses or

Certifications:

Arizona Class B commercial license and School Bus Drivers' certificate with good driving record.

Experience:

One to three years of experience in maintenance and repair, including engine overhaul, vehicle electrical systems, carburetor work, and brake overhaul for hydraulic and air brakes.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to comply with safety procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to assist in performing engine tune-ups.
• Knowledge and ability to change, repair, and mount tires.
• Knowledge and ability to assist in routine brake jobs.
• Knowledge and ability to assist in repairing air conditioning and electrical problems.
• Ability to assist in repairing carburetors, clutches, water pumps, starters, and generators.
• Ability to replace windows in buses and trucks (not including windshields).
• Ability to change oil, lube, and check fluids and tire pressure.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds, bend, crawl under equipment, climb, push 130 pounds, reach, carry 50 pounds, and have manual dexterity.
• A command of English is necessary to read and interpret routine information such as work schedules, memos, and instructions for tools and equipment and to communicate with co-workers.

Working Conditions:

The working environment may include working outdoors and in shop/garage structures where fumes, vapors, grease, oil, noise, and dust is prevalent.

Terms of Employment:
Twelve-month year, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

Evaluation:
Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.