Transportation Mechanic

Purpose:     Diagnose, adjust, and repair district vehicles, including school buses.

Reports to:          Director of Transportation

Pay Rate:  Based upon experience

Terms of Employment:       12 months, as needed 

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid CDL License with required endorsements or be willing to attain.
• Meet all State requirements for Bus Drivers, including Defensive Driving and First Aid Certification or be willing to meet.

Experience:

• Complete required physical exam for Bus Drivers and 20 hours behind the wheel training.
• Experience in school transportation preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment used in bus maintenance.
• Ability to plan and manage projects.
• ASE Bus Mechanic Certification preferred.

General Expectations:

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, teachers and students.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities:

Universal USD 250 Classified Standards:

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.

• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change positively and productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Diagnose potential vehicle malfunctions for the purpose of determining needed vehicle repairs and/or replacements.
• Inspects buses and transportation equipment for the purpose of ensuring it is in a safe operating condition.
• Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Service bus and transportation equipment and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Substitutes for bus drivers when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director and Administration.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Level 4 – Heavy Work
• Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Must drive automobile.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crawling, turning, climbing and balancing.
• Must work indoors and outdoors, and in noisy and crowded environments year-round.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.