Mechanic - Transportation

Summary

Performs complex skilled and difficult technical work in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, school buses, and other equipment for the school division and county vehicle fleet.

• Provides general vehicular maintenance and performs routine repair;
• Diagnoses problems, performs major and minor repairs, overhauls, maintains and does replacement work on school buses, cars, trucks, and other equipment;
• Installs replacement parts and provides appropriate adjustments and settings;
• Overhauls brakes, ignition systems, and other vehicle assemblies;
• Tunes engines using standard testing equipment;
• Performs repairs or installation of assemblies or complicated parts;
• Operates various types of shop equipment: machinery, precision instruments, laptop computers, specialized tools;
• Responds to road calls and other emergency calls for service as needed;
• Provides technical advice and assistance to coworkers;
• May recommend purchases and/or retention of vehicles and equipment based on specifications and requirements;
• Required to serve as a substitute bus driver as needed;
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with co-workers, administration, parents, and community members;
• Ability to comprehend oral and written directions;
• Documents vehicle repairs and updates inventories using an electronic fleet management system;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Operating principles of gasoline/diesel engines, power trains, brake systems, electronic assemblies, and motorized equipment;
• Characteristics, repair, and maintenance needs of a wide variety of automotive and heavy/light duty equipment;
• Hazards and safety precautions associated with a shop operation;
• Diagnostic techniques in fault analysis;
• Diagnose mechanical defects and operate and comprehend technical equipment;

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Virginia CDL within the first 60 days of employment with a school bus, passenger, and air brake endorsement.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Preference is given to candidates who have attended formal mechanical training in the applicable field.
• Preference is given to those who have previous school bus-related repair experience.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Virginia Motor Vehicle Inspectors license within the first 90 days of employment.
• The candidate must own a comprehensive set of mechanic tools and a locking toolbox.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, and crawl to inspect on and under vehicles as necessary.
• Work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration and hazards;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will wear safety glasses, back support belt and leather steel toe shoes; and
• Ability to lift at least 100 pounds.