Bus Mechanic

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class performs complex duties in the operation, repair and

maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation department. The employee is

expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with little assistance while others

may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to be resolved by the

employee. Employee will be expected to drive school bus routes when needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems.
• Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels.
• Installs shock absorbers.
• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
• Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Repairs ignition systems, and electrical components.
• Checks and repairs doors and lifts.
• Removes, replaces and reassembles transmissions; clutches; fuel, oil, and water pumps; generators and other parts of the engine and suspension system.
• Performs general maintenance as needed.
• Drive school bus routes as needed.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or equivalent and 1 to 2 years of training or experience in

repair and maintenance of automotive equipment; or any equivalent combination of

training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with a passenger,

school bus and air brake endorsement or ability to be obtained within 45 days of

hire. Ability to obtain NC Inspector Certification within 90 days of hire. Ability to

obtain a Class A License and Tanker Endorsement within 12 months of hire.

Training will be provided to employee to assist in obtaining License, Endorsements

and Certifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES