Transportation Mechanic

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

38d

About The Position

An employee in this class serves as a skilled mechanic in the fleet maintenance garage. The employee performs specialized automotive and mechanical repair, may work alone on the road in a designated sector, and conducts preventive maintenance and repairs on yellow school buses. At times, will perform specialized automotive and mechanical repairs on light vehicles and heavy equipment. Work involves inspecting, servicing, and repairing chassis units including gas and diesel systems, motor brakes, and electrical and hydraulic systems. The work requires the operation of various test equipment and hand tools in order to support the work activities. Work exposes employees to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, vibrations, hazards associated with automotive maintenance work, and fumes, gases, mists, odors, and oils.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of heavy-duty vehicles, including buses.
Thorough knowledge and skill in the use of shop tools, such as drills, presses, lathes, grinders, micrometers, brake realigning, and drum grinding machines.
Thorough knowledge of the major components of the vehicles and how they function with one another.
Thorough knowledge and skill in the use of electronic test equipment.
Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety precautions involved in the work.
Ability to diagnose problems; ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken automotive parts.
Ability to keep records of repairs and service operations.
Ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
Ability to work productively on an independent basis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors.
Graduation from high school or GED, supplemented by related trade school courses required.
Four years of experience in repairing automotive, construction, or specialized equipment.
Knowledge of repairs in heavy-duty vehicles, light automotive passenger cars, trucks, and heavy construction, and maintenance equipment.
Must possess a Class-A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P-passenger, S-school bus, and N-tanker endorsements, or obtain within ninety (90) days.
Ability to obtain Safety Inspection Certification issued by the State of North Carolina.
Ability to obtain NC School Bus Inspection Certification.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and services a variety of yellow school buses.
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and periodic inspections of school and activity buses.
Performs selected repairs and replacements on diesel-driven equipment.
Diagnoses, repairs, and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, hydraulic systems, differentials, and front and rear axle assemblies.
Checks alignment of wheels; refaces brake drums and relines brakes.
Changing and mounting tires, and checking fluid levels in buses.
Operates wrecker and tows school system vehicles.
Is aware of and understands pertinent OSHA requirements.
Performs diversified electrical work on automotive equipment.
Completes forms and records.
Performs related duties as required.