Auto/Bus Mechanic

Sweetwater County School District #1•Rock Springs, WY

42d•$28 - $34

About The Position

To represent Sweetwater County School District Transportation Department in the daily maintenance of school buses and other assigned vehicles. To assure the mission and philosophy of the district and department are supported throughout the position's area of responsibility.

Requirements

Read, write, and speak adequately to communicate in English.
Heavy duty truck mechanical repair experience.
Knowledge of heavy duty hydraulic and air brake systems.
Ability to use two-way radio for communication purposes.
High school education or equivalent.
Three to five years mechanical experience documented.
Heavy duty brake systems.
Ability to become A.S.E. certified in heavy duty brakes one year from date of hire.
Ability to become further A.S.E. certified in diesel engines, electrical, steering, suspension, and drive train.

Responsibilities

Maintains the State of Wyoming commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement and follows its requirements.
Meets current district vehicle insurance qualifications for driving coverage. Current requirement is "less than 3 moving violations in 3 years".
Climbs inside of, on top of, and under all assigned vehicles at least once a week.
Maintains professional working relationship with Sweetwater County School District Transportation Department and public personnel.
Completes preventive maintenance and lubrications.
Completes all paperwork.
Troubleshoots and repairs gas and diesel engines, 12-volt electrical systems, hydraulic and air brake systems, hydraulic power steering systems, tires, and wheels.
Makes emergency service calls outside of shop.
Performs engine tune-ups.
Promotes high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work connected areas.
Answers telephone after office hours and relays messages to proper personnel.
Answers two-way radio to communicate with drivers.
Performs minor body repairs.
Performs minor repairs of fences and gates where school buses are parked.
Picks up and delivers parts.
Performs after hour call-outs due to emergency situations.
Drive school bus as required.
Reports to Fleet Maintenance supervisor.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.