Assistant Mechanic

Job Description

Position Status:
Tier 1

Benefited

8 Daily Hours

Salary Range F $18.00

Working Calendar 256 Days

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Immunization Record
• Three Professional References
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Purpose Statement:
The job of Assistant Mechanic is done for the purpose/s of providing mechanic services with specific responsibility for performing assigned repairs and preventive maintenance; assisting mechanics and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.

This job reports to Shop Supervisor/Director of Transportation

• Adjusts parts, components, systems (e.g. computerized systems, carburetors, valves, pistons, rings, bearings, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the fitness and proper operation of all vehicles.
• Assists mechanics with diagnoses and repairs of mechanical defects on all vehicles for the purpose of completing difficult tasks and responding to coworker requests.
• Maintains tools, equipment and/or shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability of tools and equipment, and safety within the workspace.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance program (e.g. oil change, tire rotation, brake check, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition and meeting mandated requirements.
• Performs functions of a school bus driver for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation service needs.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair and maintenance logs, parts lists, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
• Repairs assigned vehicle system components for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

• Attends department in-service and safety meetings for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating school buses and/or district vehicles; operating tools/equipment used in maintenance of vehicles; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; and job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies pertaining to pupil transportation.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data;

and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules;

setting priorities; working with constant and sustained interruptions.

Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized…