What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Mechanic position at Transportation Department?
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. Valid Commercial Drivers’
License; course work toward ASE certification.
Successful journey-level mechanical maintenance
experience preferred.
REPORTS TO: Director
SUPERVISES: Mechanics
JOB GOAL: Performs repair and maintenance of district vehicles; trains,
prioritizes, plans, assigns and reviews the work of assigned
staff; prepares and maintains related records.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved
salary schedules.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions
of the district evaluation plan.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Trains, prioritizes, plans, assigns and reviews the work of assigned mechanics and maintenance personnel; prepares and maintains related records.
- Determines priority of mechanical work to be performed; organizes, lays out, assigns and reviews work to be performed by mechanics.
- Coordinates with other maintenance personnel for scheduling service and repair of district maintenance vehicles.
- Initiates with vendors and interviews sales people concerning sources and cost of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Inspects buses and other automotive vehicles to assure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations; uses diagnostic equipment to evaluate operation and repair of engines and electrical and automotive systems and equipment.
- Performs road tests to evaluate malfunctions, needed repairs or repairs performed.
- Prepares and maintains records of safety inspections conducted on student transportation vehicles; maintains records of work performed including hours and materials purchased and used.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary : $21
