School Bus Mechanic/Technician
About The Position
Provides technical expertise and manual skill in the inspection, servicing, and repair of district vehicles. 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.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years in auto and diesel mechanics setting.
- High School Diploma or equivalent vocational experience in or after high school in auto mechanics is required in lieu of high school degree.
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
