What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic III/Bus Inspector position at Transportation Department?
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. Valid Commercial Drivers’
License; course work toward ASE certification. Successful
experience in general automotive repair preferred.
REPORTS TO: Director
JOB GOAL: Performs mechanical and body repair work on school
buses, trucks and other gas and diesel powered automotive
equipment.
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:
- Disassembles motors and repairs, adjusts and replaces parts; reconditions and adjusts ignition and carburetor systems; tunes engines including injectors and generators; repairs, fits and adjusts valves, pistons, rings and bearings; cleans, repairs and replaces carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges and electrical wiring systems.
- Performs major mechanical repairs; overhauls transmissions, differentials and universal joints; repairs, adjusts and lines brakes; rebuilds and replaces air and hydraulic brake system components; performs front-end alignment and repair.
- Inspects and diagnoses mechanical defects in school buses, trucks, automobiles, vans, tractors, electric carts and other mechanical equipment; drives and tests school buses.
- Reads and interprets schematics and diagrams; diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in a variety of vehicles.
- Repairs and replaces alternators, generators, starters, voltage regulators, distributors and lighting systems; installs a variety of parts including batteries, brakes, glass and door handles.
- Responds to service calls and performs emergency repairs as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary : $18
