Automotive Mechanic, Kenwood

BCPS•Baltimore, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled diagnostic, repair, and maintenance work on school buses, automobiles, light and medium duty trucks, and related equipment. Assists in major repair work and advanced electronic diagnostics. Inspects school buses, trucks, and cars in accordance with Maryland vehicle laws. Operates buses, trucks, automobiles, and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned of similar scope and complexity.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent.
Two years of experience in skilled automotive and/or truck diagnostic, repair and maintenance work.
Possession of a class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required at time of employment.
Possession of a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required within six months of hire.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of automotive repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of automotive parts, components, and systems.
Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in automotive repair and maintenance.
Skill in automotive and/or truck diagnostic, repair and maintenance work.
Skill in the diagnosis of automotive malfunctions.
Ability to complete assignments by established deadlines.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Persons appointed to this class must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment.
Persons holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.
Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.
Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.

Nice To Haves

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the class may be considered.

Responsibilities

Analyzes automotive malfunctions.
Inspects, adjusts, repairs, and replaces various automotive components and systems such as brakes, ignitions, exhaust systems, and suspensions.
Repairs and replaces starters, alternators and other automotive components.
Maintains logs and reports for maintenance accountability.
Makes minor repairs to sheet metal and fiberglass panels.
Replaces tires.
Repairs tires.
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on vehicles.
Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
Cleans and cares for tools and equipment.
Keeps inventoried parts in a neat and orderly fashion.
Responds to calls for road service.
Transports buses to and from breakdown locations.
Test drives trucks, buses, automobiles, and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
Drives trucks, automobiles, and buses among the transportation shop locations.
Assists in major repair work and advanced electronic diagnostics.
Performs other duties of a similar scope and complexity.