School Bus Mechanic/Technician

General Statement:   Provides technical expertise and manual skill in the inspection, servicing, and repair of district vehicles.
Class Definition:  Must have knowledge of both gas and diesel equipment, welding, brazing,  shop presses, test equipment, air tools, jacks, dollies and automotive equipment and tools, basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries; performs routine computations requiring a knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percentages; must be able to read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as basic schematics, manuals, charts, diagrams, maps or instruction material; and must be able to use tools or equipment with expertise acquired through extensive experience and/or specialized training. The most complex tools or equipment necessary to perform satisfactorily include: refrigerant recovery systems, electrical system/tune up testing machines; alternator tester; shop press.

Responsibilities: 

• Collects bus and vehicle inspection reports. 
• Performs necessary bus and vehicle repairs as indicated by bus drivers and other transportation personnel.
• Diagnoses problems, test drives equipment before and after repair to ensure proper working order.
• Performs daily and periodic preventive maintenance, fluid levels, brakes, tire condition, tune ups, lubes, etc. to buses and maintenance vehicles. 
• Performs overhaul to motors, rear ends, transmissions, brakes, clutches, etc.
• Performs inspections to vehicles. Safety inspects all buses and vehicles.
• Performs necessary inventory of equipment. 
• Maintains necessary records of service to vehicles/buses. 
• Maintains a clean service center; maintains tools in a safe and clean manner.
• Picks up/exchanges buses or other vehicles. 
• Available "on call" as needed in case of bus failure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  •  Minimum of three years in auto and diesel mechanics setting.
• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent vocational experience in or after high school in auto mechanics is required in lieu of high school degree.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Class "B" C.D.L. with air brakes & passenger and endorsements
• Authorized to work in the USA
• Current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire.  
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
  • Duties are performed on a school bus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noise levels; fumes or airborne particles; noxious odors; vibrations from driving a bus; and traffic.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; use foot controls to drive; reach with hands and arms; climb; bend, stoop, and kneel; and talk and hear.
  • The employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures.
  • The employee must be able to communicate orally and hear on a two-way radio with transportation dispatch and emergency services while the bus is in motion.
  • Employee must be able to communicate effectively and positively with parents, students, staff and co-workers.
  • This includesthe pushing/pulling of up to 50 pounds. In addition, have the ability to use emergency exits at any location on the bus.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Please note that all school year positions, both certified and non-certified, posted during the school year are temporary unless otherwise indicated to allow for internal movement at the close of the respective school year.

Questions can be directed to: HR@Westerly.k12.ri.us

Westerly Public School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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