What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Mechanic II (24-25SY) position at Henderson County Education Foundation?
LOCATION / DEPT : Transportation
REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation
FLSA Status : Non Exempt
Start Date : 3 / 3 / 2025; Permanent Full Time with Full Benefits
12 month, 8 hr position (40 hours per week)
Position Summary
An employee in this class performs complex duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation program. Most work is performed based on prior experience. The employee is expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with little assistance while others may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to be resolved by the employee. The employee receives general supervision and work is occasionally reviewed while in progress.
Illustrative Examples of Work
- Diagnosis minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems.
- Adjusts timing mechanism, replaces and sets points and plugs, and refaces valves.
- Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels.
- Installs shock absorbers
- Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
- Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
- Repairs carburetors, ignition systems, and electrical components.
- Checks and repairs doors and lifts.
- Removes, replaces and reassembles transmissions; clutches; fuel, oil, and water pumps; generators and other parts of the engine and suspension system.
- Performs general maintenance as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Suggested Training and Experience
Special Requirements
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
