What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic (Assistant) position at Morgan County School District Re-3?
Morgan County School District
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Mechanic
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing District school buses, support vehicles, and other equipment. Maintains accurate records on work performed; assists other service technicians as required. Fills in as sub driver as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Diagnose and perform repairs on all school vehicles and equipment, including minor body repair.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on all school vehicles and equipment.
- Perform yearly inspections on all required school vehicles at their required times.
- Maintains current maintenance and inspection records on all school district vehicles and equipment, to include all annual and mileage services.
- Order and purchase repair parts and supplies as needed and approved by the Transportation Director.
- Maintain accurate and neat inventory of parts and supplies.
- Maintain a clean and safe bus barn facility, tools, and vehicle parking area.
- Respond to service calls, working in adverse weather, to assist vehicles that break down enroute by performing on the scene repairs or obtaining professional services when needed.
- Assist in developing specifications for new buses and support vehicles.
- Attend CDE workshops, classes, and meetings as determined by Transportation Director.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Must have a good driving record, and possess or be willing to obtain CDL with P2S endorsement within one month after entering position.
- Current CDE inspector qualification certificate (including air brake) required within six months after entering position.
- Some knowledge of medium duty truck mechanics, auto body and paint preferred. Operating knowledge of and experience with computer diagnostic equipment , volt and ohm meters, welding, and cutting torch.
Salary : $28 - $30
