Automotive Mechanic

Position Title:       Auto Mechanic
Department:         Maintenance
Reports To:           Foreman
FLSA Status:         Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

Coordinates activities to ensure that District vehicles and equipment are properly maintained.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assures adequate maintenance and repair records are maintained for District vehicles and equipment.
• Recommends major equipment and vehicle replacements.
• Maintains the ability to diagnose, repair, rebuild and make necessary adjustments on all vehicle systems and equipment.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and ability to repair components on all systems, including the ability to operate shop equipment including computer diagnostics.
• Performs trouble shooting and related repairs on District vehicles.
• Orders parts and stocks all fluids. Properly disposed of used fluids.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle to perform certain job duties to any location within the District.
• Ability to schedule all work with the best time management possible.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must be at least 18 years old. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Two years automobile repair and maintenance experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a South Carolina School Bus Driver Certificate.

Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.

 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
 

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.  The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a tool box.  Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors.  The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment.  The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust.  The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.  Frequently the employee will work alone and occasionally will work irregular or extended hours.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area.
 
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 
12 months
Support Worker IV Salary Pay Scale

EVALUATION:   
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Salary : $15