Bus Mechanic

West Memphis School District•West Memphis, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, schedule, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on the West Memphis School District transportation fleet as needed. Ensure the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition and provide written documentation of repairs to meet West Memphis School District, state, and federal requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years documented experience repairing and servicing school buses or medium duty trucks.
Demonstrated success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring a proficient understanding of school bus repair.
Ability to overhaul engine on both gasoline and diesel powered trucks and school buses.
Valid CDL license with School Bus endorsement, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Knowledge of Registry of Motor Vehicles school bus safety inspection procedures.
Operating equipment used in bus maintenance.
Planning and managing projects.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Using pertinent software applications.
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and / or ratios.
Reading technical information.
Composing a variety of documents.
Facilitating group discussions.
Solving practical problems.
Safety practices and procedures and provisions of the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of school buses.
Scheduling activities, meetings and / or events.
Gathering, collating, and / or classifying data.
Considering a number of factors when using equipment.
Working with others in a variety of processes.
Working with a diversity of individuals and / or groups.
Working with data of varied types and / or purposes.
Utilizing job-related equipment.
Identifying issues and selecting action plans.
Independent interpretation of guidelines.
Communicating with diverse groups.
Displaying mechanical aptitude.
Meeting deadlines and schedules.
Working with detailed information / data.
Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and / or methods.
Leading, guiding, and / or coordinating others.
Operating within a defined budget.
Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, remove, and assemble body and chassis components from any vehicle; clean, inspect, rebuild, and assemble new or original parts; reinstall components and make necessary adjustments.
Diagnose potential vehicle malfunctions (e.g. using computer diagnostic equipment) for the purpose of determining needed repairs and/or replacement.
Inspect, clean, adjust, tighten, and / or repair minor items such as lights, bulbs, lenses, reflectors.
Repair items such as kingpins, springs, shocks, leaf springs, spring pins.
Perform tune-ups.
Replace and repair brakes, steering repairs, electrical repairs, air conditioning, and heat repairs.
Replace or repair minor body parts, floors, fenders, and dents.
Service buses for maintenance.
Perform minor repairs as requested on daily vehicle inspection reports in a timely fashion.
Tire repairs; lube oil and filter changes; minor electrical repairs (bulbs, flashers, fuses); mirror replacement; minor road service; service fuels and fluids.
Maintain maintenance and repair computer and paper records on vehicles as required.
Perform tire work (e.g. changing, balancing) for the purpose of ensuring all buses and equipment are operating on safe tires.
Respond to emergency situations during and outside regular work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, including emergency breakdowns and service, snow removal, general property maintenance, etc.
Service buses and transportation equipment for the purpose of ensuring a qualified person is able to run the bus on the route.
Substitute as a bus driver when needed for the purpose of ensuring qualified person is able to run the bus on a route.
Train mechanic helpers for the purpose of helping them learn the correct and safe way to repair and maintain vehicles.
Transport various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
Perform snow removal and general property maintenance, which may occur outside the regularly scheduled work hours.
Assist in the starting of vehicles during winter months.
Coordinate with Transportation Manager on warranty and recall service.
Be “on call” outside of regular work hours as necessary for emergency breakdowns and service, as well as snow removal and general property maintenance.
Inspect and repair vehicles prior to Registry of Motor Vehicle inspections.
Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
Perform other duties as determined by the Transportation Manager or Executive Director.