Diesel Mechanic SY25/26

TITLE:  BUS MECHANIC (SCHOOL CALENDAR YEAR – DAY/EVENING SHIFT) (OCCASIONAL WEEKENDS)

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60 different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.      

JOB GOAL:

The job of Mechanic is done for the purpose/s of providing mechanical services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; performing repairs and preventive maintenance; ensuring completion of projects in accordance with trade standards; providing information on the proper uses of equipment; assisting other mechanics and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site. Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties, and performs other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Lead Mechanic as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of ensuring that department objectives and relevant regulations, codes and guidelines are met.
• Diagnoses vehicle malfunctions for the purpose of determining needed vehicle repairs and/or replacements.
• Fabricate and formulate parts for the purpose of providing items necessary for repairs.
• Inspects assigned vehicles (brake system, steering systems, operating systems, fluid levels, heating and cooling systems, tire pressure, hydraulics, wiper blades, fan belts, exterior and interior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in a safe operating condition.
• Maintain accurate and current records of repairs, costs, vehicle warranties, etc. for the purpose of documenting required information and meeting regulatory requirements.
• Maintain tools, equipment and/or shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability of tools and equipment, cleanliness and safety within the workspace.
• Performs minor body work (e.g. front ends, fenders, upholstery, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the appearance and safe operation of the vehicles.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance program (e.g. oil change, tire rotation, break check, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition and meeting mandated requirements.
• Repairs vehicle systems and components, etc. (e.g. diesel/gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulics, heating and cooling systems, differentials, clutches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Responds to road calls regarding disabled vehicles and or accidents for the purpose of performing emergency repair work in the field.
• Assists with snow / ice removal on and or around buses and other assigned areas for the purpose of ensuring buses can maintain established schedules and work objectives can be completed.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of the vehicle.
• Attends necessary in-service and safety meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

  QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers
• Ability to work with other people and be willing to be flexible in task assignment
• Have a general working knowledge of gas, diesel and compressed natural gas powered commercial vehicles

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Mechanical experience on medium or heavy duty trucks and/or school
• Obtain or hold a valid Commercial Driver License, Class A/B, air brakes, School Bus Endorsement
• Certified and/or general electronic training
• Commercial (Diesel / Unleaded / Compressed Natural Gas) Engine experience
• Ability to perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

COMMUNICATION/ORGANIZATION:

Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. 

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 261 Days 

SALARY: Level 16

Classified Salary Schedule:

https://www.kckschools.org/hr/classified-salary-schedule-work-page

FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-exempt 

REPORT TO: Director Of Transportation 

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy

Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.