School Bus Mechanic

Reports to:  Transportation Foreman

Term:  Full Time, 52 weeks per year, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday (rotating on-call weekends); overtime-eligible

General Description

The school bus mechanic will report to the Transportation Foreman and Director of Transportation. The mechanic will be responsible for performing assigned maintenance and repairs to the Corporation's vehicle fleet

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs the diagnosis and repair of district vehicular equipment.
• Assists Foreman in maintenance of a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in establishing an efficient and effective system of routine automotive maintenance and preventative care.
• Maintains records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Maintains high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work-connected areas.
• Install proper Special Needs equipment on special needs buses.
• Complies with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment and machines (OSHA).
• Reports all conditions that present safety hazards on buses and other automotive equipment immediately to the Garage Foreman.
• Complies with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations for the storage, use, and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste, and hazardous materials (OSHA).
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation, Garage Foreman or his/her designee

Education and Experience

• High School education or equivalent is required.
• Advanced training and ASE Certification are preferred.
• A Proficiency in repair and maintenance of buses, trucks, and/or other automotive equipment.
• A Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger endorsement is required within 120 days
• of start of employment. (employee must meet state standards as noted in IC 20-27-8-1).
• Ability to reference, comprehend and apply state and federal laws related to school transportation.
• All mechanics are subject to the legal requirements of a school bus driver described by the IN Transportation Department of Education, Office of School Transportation, School Transportation Statutes and policies described in the MCAS Transportation Handbook.
• Must be able to use a computer and learn new software systems.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (over 50 pounds) and perform heavy manual labor.
• Must be able to work in extreme climate conditions.
• Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, bend, and kneel without restriction.
• Must have use of hands, arms, feet, legs, eyes, and ears.
• Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Salary and Benefits

Payment Type:  Per MCCA Agreement

Benefits:   Per MCCA Agreement

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.