Master (Lead) Mechanic REPOST

Oak Grove School District • San Jose, CA

129d

About The Position

To perform skilled maintenance and repair of the district's school buses, vehicles, and other equipment and to perform and participate in the servicing and maintenance of district equipment. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision from a supervisory level and within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees in this classification trouble-shoot, assist others in their work, and organize and assign the work of others. This job class exercises responsibility for organizing and scheduling the work of other mechanics for efficient repair and maintenance of district equipment and for providing technical and lead oversight to assure that the work is being done in accordance with established standards and guidelines. The Master Mechanic leads, assigns, and reviews the work of the Sanitary Truck Driver/Utility Worker when he is doing work/duties that are related to the shop and/or the use of shop equipment to assure that the work is being done in accordance with district and safety guidelines. The job class functions at a lead/advanced journey level of classification.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Class B California Driver's License with school bus endorsement.
• ASE Master School Bus Technician Certificate (or equal).
• Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and tools used in the mechanic trade.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and precautions for servicing buses, vehicles, and equipment.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine operation and repair.
• Knowledge of welding practices, methods, and tools.
• Skill to schedule and oversee the work of others.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Skill to diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions.
• Ability to maintain maintenance and service records.
• Skill to perform welding and fabrication.
• Ability to meet physical requirements necessary for the job.
• Skill to establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair of school buses, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Participate in the servicing and maintenance of district equipment.
• Troubleshoot and assist others in their work.
• Organize and assign the work of other mechanics.
• Schedule work for efficient repair and maintenance of district equipment.
• Provide technical and lead oversight to ensure work is done according to standards.
• Lead and review the work of the Sanitary Truck Driver/Utility Worker related to shop duties.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support