What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUTO MECHANIC/BUS DRIVER position at Brewster Central School District?
Position Title
AUTO MECHANIC / BUS DRIVER
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Job Description
Repairs, maintains and overhauls gasoline and diesel motor equipment, which may include
- trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, power shovels, etc.;
- Repairs and maintains auxiliary equipment;
- Repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors, shock absorbers;
- Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles;
- Adjusts connecting rods and bearings;
- Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels;
- Changes and repairs tires and tubes;
- Lubricates vehicles, changes oil and oil filters;
- Tunes engine and sets the timing;
- Cares for shop tools and equipment;
- Attaches and removes snow plow blades and other auxiliary equipment;
May operate machine shop equipment, including lathes, grinders and other metal working
Operates a school bus, station wagon or other passenger vehicle used as a school bus on a
Performs a variety of related activities as required.
Civil Service Title
Auto Mechanic / Bus Driver
Job Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the practices, tools, terminology and safety
precautions for automotive equipment maintenance and repair; good knowledge of
passenger vehicle operation; skill in the use of the tools of the trade; demonstrated skill in
operating a passenger vehicle used as a school bus; ability to work from plans and
specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
One (1) year of experience as a skilled automotive worker.
Job Category
Transportation
Job Location
Districtwide