What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Mechanic position at Transportation?
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: LEAD MECHANIC
F.L.S.A. Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Properly licensed to operate vehicles, including Passenger/School Bus endorsements.
- Must be willing to serve as substitute driver when needed.
- Demonstrates aptitude and competence for automotive, tractor, turf equipment repair, and mechanical problem solving.
- A minimum five (5) years experience and/or vocational courses and related certification preferred.
- Must remain certified to inspect buses.
- Must have Certificate of Completion from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission Petroleum Storage Tank Division - Operator Type A/B. The certificate must stay current throughout employment.
- Must have excellent communication skills, be team oriented; dependable, and punctual; helpful and pleasant dealing with people.
- Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds repeatedly and to turn, twist, and bend as required to operate equipment and perform duties.
REPORT TO: Supervisor - Director of Transportation
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve - month (232 days.) Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to the SECNP agreement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1)Operates all district equipment in a safe manner.
2)Supervises, assists and completes the diagnosing, assigning, and repair of a wide range of district equipment: trucks, trailers, tools, and miscellaneous school property.
3)Establishes an efficient, effective system of routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
4)Sets up and supervises a system for the receipt and issuance of parts and supplies, and keeping records and inventories.
5)Maintains a safe and clean work environment, including acceptable storage methods for combustibles.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work overtime as required by supervisor or district administration.
- Attends meetings as requested by supervisors or district administration.
- Respectful and courteous to parents, students and staff.
- Functions as a team player, works on other duties as assigned.
