Mechanic

TITLE: Mechanic
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Twelve (12) Months
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Classified Salary

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide skilled support services to ensure the safe and efficient operation of school district vehicles.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

TECHNICAL – MECHANIC

• Repairs and maintains vehicles
• Maintains vehicle repair and maintenance records
• Performs routine and preventive vehicle maintenance
• Maintains tools, parts and equipment inventory
• Notifies the supervisor of all unusual problems and concerns affecting the transportation operation
• Participates in various training sessions to upgrade skills
• Performs other related tasks as assigned

BUS DRIVING

• Serves as a substitute bus driver
• Maintains a clean and safe transportation facility
• Obeys all traffic laws, observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Enforces all bus regulations set forth by the district and state
• Inspects bus twice daily before each operation for mechanical defects
• Notifies proper authority immediately in case of mechanical failure or tardiness
• Transports and discharges authorized students only, and only at authorized stops
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports
• Participate in student safety training
• Reports undisciplined behavior to appropriate staff
• Assures that students follow safety rules when boarding and disembarking bus
• Collects student personal items left on the bus; returns to appropriate staff member(s)
• Drives only on assigned bus routes insuring timely pickup and discharge of students
• Prepares reports as required
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Performs other related tasks as assigned

CERTIFICATION: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
HIGH RISK OCCUPATIONAL CONDITION: Works with hazardous materials and with large vehicles; works in confined spaces.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to pass annual physical
• Ability to pass annual drug test
• Successful completion of first aid training
• Successful completion of road test
• Prior bus driving experience desirable
• Demonstrated ability to repair vehicles
• Preventive maintenance; proper repair procedures, for vehicles to ensure the safety of vehicle users, proper use and maintenance of equipment

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Extensive knowledge of gasoline/diesel engines, diagnostic equipment and public vehicle regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: More than three years experience
SUPERVISION: Must use own initiative and judgment
RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for valuable equipment and tools
LICENSE: Valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

COMMITMENT AND DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service
• Adherence to policies and procedures

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

TIME MANAGEMENT: Two to twelve weeks advanced planning
STRESS MANAGEMENT: High stress position
PUBLIC CONTACT: Interact primarily with other employees
EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with provisions specified in district board policy
SUPERVISOR: Transportation Supervisor
SUPERVISION: None