Bus Mechanic

Carthage R-9 School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                    Bus Mechanic

Responsible to:          Transportation Director, Assistant Superintendent for Business                                                                                                                                                                               

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred
• Two years experience in related field
• Ability to repair a variety of automotive components
• Ability to maintain a preventive maintenance program on all vhehicles
• Willingness to work independently
• Knowledge of both diesel and gasoline vehicles
• Possess and maintain current commercial drivers’ license and Missouri school bus permit, if requested
• Possess and maintain certified driver trainer status, if requested
• Possess and maintain inspector mechanic permit from the Missouri State Highway Patrol

General Responsibilities:

Repairs and overhauls buses and maintenance vehicles.                                                                                                                                           

Specific Duties: 

• Examines vehicle and determines nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• Raises vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
• Removes unit, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
• Repairs or replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanics’ hand tools.
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
• Rebuilds parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks, using lathes, shapers, drill presses, and welding equipment.
• Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
• Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.
• Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
• Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.