Bus Mechanic

Position: Bus Mechanic - Mechanic I, II, III

Purpose of Position:
To ensure the safety of all persons riding in school vehicles by implementing a program of preventive maintenance for all school vehicles and performing repairs on vehicles in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Oklahoma Drivers License/CDL with school bus endorsement
• Advance technical training in automotive and small engine repair
• State Vehicle Inspectors License
• Physically capable of performing prescribed duties

Physical requirements:

• Good health and high energy level

• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or more

• Ability to climb & descend a ladder

• Extensive kneeling, crawling, standing & bending

• Ability to tolerate a stressful environment

• Ability to lift objects above shoulder level

• Extensive pushing/pulling and twisting

• Good vision and hearing

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to read warning labels and safety documents

• Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions

• Ability to communicate by giving comprehendible oral instructions

• Ability to perform basic numerical calculations

• Ability to perform routine tasks without close supervision

• Plan, schedule and organize work

• Attention to detail

• Ability to comprehend technical manuals and safety documents

• Ability to be on 24 hour call

• Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards

• Proficient in multitasking

Essential Job Functions (The duties listed below are not intended to depict all tasks required by this position. Duties may also be divided among staff as directed by the Supervisor)

• Comply with School Board Policy

• Be alert to safety conditions; anything found unsafe should be reported to supervisor and rendered safe as soon as possible

• Perform assigned daily tasks on time

• Communicate and confer frequently with the Assist. Superintendent. of Maintenance & Transportation

• Comply with relevant laws and procedures for the storage, use and disposal of chemicals, trash, rubbish, waste and blood borne contaminated items

• Move furniture and/or equipment within the building(s) as required for various activities and as directed by supervisor

• Remain on the work-site during work shift schedule unless excused by the Assistant Superintendent

• Capable of operating the school’s vehicles and equipment necessary to carry out the duties of his/her job. The operation of school vehicles by the employee must be limited to business that is necessary to perform his/her job. It is not to be used for personal business.

• Assist maintenance employees as needed

• Repairing of the following equipment; school buses, school automobiles, tractors, mowing equipment etc. as deemed necessary

• Develop and maintain a system to ensure all school vehicles are included in a preventative maintenance program. This program will include but is not limited to oil changes, lubrications, filter changes, and other periodic maintenance that is suggested by the vehicle’s manufacturer

• Insure that the school bus garage and its related equipment will be used only for the repair of school vehicles and school equipment

• Drive a school bus route when required

• Provide supervision for extra activities

• Respects the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons and personnel

• Uses good judgment at all times

• Comply with all items contained in the district’s Hazard Communication Program

• Attend quarterly safety meetings as scheduled by the district safety coordinator

Other Job Functions:

• Perform other duties that may be necessary to achieve job purpose, or that may be assigned

• Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.

• Keep up to date license for assigned area