Position: Mechanic
Location: Bus Garage
Start: March 2025
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. M - F, 12-month position

SUMMARY:
The position performs skilled tasks and coordination associated with the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of district buses and other vehicles. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all vehicles are maintained and operating efficiently by performing routine and preventative maintenance on the District buses and other vehicles.
• Repair, rebuild, and make necessary adjustments on all vehicle systems
• Perform trouble-shooting and related repairs on District vehicles
• Provide information regarding equipment and vehicle replacement needs
• Ensure that vehicles comply with state standards and participate in the Annual State Police Bus Inspection
• Work responsibly and cooperatively with the Director of Transportation and staff 
• Ensure that the transportation shop is safe and clean
• Ensure that established policies and procedures are followed
• Be available to report to the garage at any time prior to the regular starting time when weather conditions or other emergencies necessitate servicing the fleet
• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Attend any training to properly maintain vehicles in the fleet
• Abide by all District safety protocols
• Drive vehicles (buses, vans, trucks) as needed or directed, including bus routes

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree, required 
• Completion of a trade apprenticeship program or trade school certification course of study, is a plus.
• Prior experience working as a mechanic in a garage or mechanical field-experience is preferred.  
• MV CLASS 7 MECHANIC LIC is required or will need to be achieved within one year of employment
• School Bus license is required or will need to be achieved within one year of employment

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience and/or training in computerized parts inventory and vehicle repair/maintenance record systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community members  
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all inspection regulations, PA traffic and vehicle laws and regulations, safety codes and district requirements, and school board policies   
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 
• 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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver's license with good driving record 
• Class B commercial driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsement, with the Air Brake Restriction Removed 
• ASE Diesel Certification preferred 
• Freon recovery license 
• Welding and machining experience preferred
• Ability to push, pull and carry a minimum of 50 lbs

The successful candidate will be required to take a post-offer, pre-employment drug test and work capacity evaluation ("WCE").  The WCE includes various physical attributes, including push, pull, lift, and carry.