Substitute Mechanic

Substitute Mechanic

Practical working experience and knowledge of truck and diesel mechanics. Minimum of 3 years of light, medium and heavy duty chassis experience through apprenticeship and/or on-the-job training. Specific background in mechanics of diesel motors. Ability to work harmoniously with others. Ability to deal with emergency situations. Basic clerical skills. High school diploma or equivalent. Class B CDL Driver's License with passenger, S endorsement and air brake endorsement or ability to maintain within 30 working days.

Heavy truck, diesel and gasoline engine corrective and preventive maintenance experience. Possession of a full set of hand tools.

Reports to:

Transportation Director

Job Goal:
To aide in the maintenance of all District vehicles and motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Overhaul and repair all district vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on district vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Assist in preparing buses for State Inspection.
• Maintain high standard of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work areas.
• Assist with the fueling of buses.
• Diagnose, overhaul, and repair district grounds equipment.
• Test drive all district equipment as required.
• Attend appropriate continuing education classes and staff development meetings.
• Maintain good public relations with staff and community.
• Assist with department communication as required.
• Complete all required paperwork as required.
• Back-up bus routes as assigned or in case of emergency.
• Provide an appropriate role model for the students.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
Must have physical dexterity in limbs and digits and be free of impairment of the use of a foot, leg, hand, finger, or an arm or other structural defects of limitations likely to interfere with the ability to safely control a school bus, other motor vehicles used for transporting students and handicap lift equipment. Must be capable of assisting in the emergency evacuation of students riding the bus by extraction through emergency windows, doors and roof exits including:
Stepping down 3.5 feet from the bus floor to the ground out the rear bus emergency door. Lifting students weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of dragging 125 pounds for a distance of 100 feet. Must be capable of sitting up to 1 hour per setting. Must be capable of standing up to 60 minutes at a time.

Must be capable of operating bus controls requiring up to 30 lbs. force. Must be capable of climbing 4 bus entry steps. Must be capable of trunk rotation and trunk bending on a repeated basis. Must be capable of squatting for an extended amount of time. Must be capable of operating handicap lift equipment, emergency window, door exits and opening engine hood with pull forces up to 60 lbs.

Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school children and teachers. Must be capable of working with co-workers with different personalities. Must be capable of using flammable and combustible fuels, lubricants, and engine coolants and cleaning chemical with appropriate PPE's. Must be capable of working in extreme temperatures and humidity and other environmental conditions.

Must be able to handle situations where contact with bodily fluids is possible. Bodily fluids may be feces, vomit, and urine, mucus from the nose or mouth.

Terms of Employment:
Employment based on need. Hours as assigned by Supervisor Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Southeast Polk Board Policy.