Mechanic

REPORTS TO:    Transportation Manager

Deadline:          open until filled

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Follows school calendar for work days
• Evenings and/or weekends available if signed up for activity trip rotation
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation days
• 10 Paid holidays
• PERS (Retirement System)
• Life Insurance (SD6 paid)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Helps in the training of the driving staff.
• Maintains an inventory and recommends purchase of supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Establishes an efficient and effective system of parts and supplies; keeping accurate records and inventory.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and services all buses and district owned vehicles and equipment, both gas and diesel.
• Keeps up to date records on all district vehicles and equipment.
• Helps maintain district audio/visual equipment.
• Promotes high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work areas.
• Relief bus driver.
• Directs work of transportation staff in the shop area.
• Responsible for Highway Patrol inspections and approval of all buses.
• Carry out special regulations relating to the bus maintenance program.
• The ability to respond to emergency breakdowns of District owned vehicles and buses after work hours and on weekends.

Only minimum duties are listed.  Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; previous bus driver/mechanical work; or any combination of training and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a CDL, Class B with endorsement for air brakes, passengers and school bus; or the ability to obtain license within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to pass mandatory physical, substance tests, and background check.
• Knowledge of mechanical and safety practices related to automotive.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Knowledge to various chemicals related to an automotive garage and able to understand safety date sheets.
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision.
• Must pay attention to detail.
• Understand and follow a work schedule.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to work at a fast pace that is still safe and efficient.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS USED:

Regular tools and equipment used in maintaining vehicles, including but not limited machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, electric tools, and job specific equipment and tools, assemble or fabricate parts, use a welder.

Must be able to work with various materials and chemicals common in an automotive garage.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside in extreme weather and conditions; heat, cold, diesel smoke, pollen, etc.  The employee must be able to work at a fast pace to get the job done in the allotted timeframe safely.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy, depending upon the task at hand.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, travel from one building to another, push and pull heavy equipment, climb, stoop, crouch, grasp, twist at neck and waist, reach, and kneel.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  May be required to lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.  This position will require repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.  

A pre-employment physical will be conducted before the position will be awarded to an individual.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee often performs routine work.  The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).  Guidance and reinforcement are usually unavailable.  The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.  The employee may be involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description 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.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

An application is considered complete when all of the items listed below are received on or before the closing date. Only complete applications are eligible for screening.  Supplemental documents, such as those listed below, can be uploaded in the attachment page of the application, and MUST be in a pdf format.

1. Current resume.
2. CDL - Each driver must possess a current Commercial Driver's License with air brake and school bus endorsements, and a minimum of five years licensed driving experience.  If you do not currently possess a CDL, please contact 892.6550 x 1421 to schedule training.
3. DOT Physical Exam - A physical examination is mandatory to verify the health status of the applicant.
4. CPR & First Aid - A current CPR and first aid certificate must be obtained, or verification of sign-up in an upcoming class.
5. Driving Record - Copy of your current driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles  (https://mt.vitu.com/driver)

If hired, these requirements must be met before the first day of work:

1. Pre-employment drug test - District will contact you for your appointment.
2. Fingerprinting - This district requires final candidates to pay for their own background check. Fingerprinting is done by appointment only; please call Karla Therrien at (406) 892-6550, ext. 1421. The cost is $30.00, payable by cash or check only, at the time of service.
3. MMR immunization records – If born after December 31, 1956, you will need to provide proof of immunity (titer test) or medical records verifying that your Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations are up-to-date before the first day of work. Please call Karla Therrien at (406) 892-6550, ext. 1421 to discuss options on getting these.

**Note: The CDL , DOT physical exam, CPR & First Aid, and Driving Record need to be combined in one document and uploaded in the "Additional Documents" field.

All employment offers are contingent upon providing complete MMR records, satisfactory results of the background check, and Board approval.

Salary : $28