Mechanic - Transportation Services

Henry County Schools • McDonough, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Mechanic position is within the Operations/Transportation division and reports to the Shop Foreman. This is a non-exempt position with a salary schedule of MI, MII, MIII, or MIV, working 244 days a year. The primary responsibility is to perform maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of school system vehicles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.
• Must have a combination of experience and training in maintaining, repairing and rebuilding automotive engines, including diesels.
• Ability to pass annual physical required.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing (lifts and ladders).
• Ability to perform routine physical activities including, but not limited to, repetitive motion, bending, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with assistance.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements preferred at the time of employment.
• ASE Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties, jobs, tasks, functions, and responsibilities as assigned by work orders or directed by supervisors to maintain school system vehicles.
• Follow work schedules as assigned by supervisors to maintain school system vehicles, including off-hour emergency maintenance situations.
• Complete all work orders as assigned in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
• Maintain, care for, and keep up with all assigned equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to fulfill duties and responsibilities.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations; follow all equipment, material, and product use directions.
• Adhere to all school system personnel rules and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and reports, such as repair records and inspection reports.
• Participate in training and staff development activities as may be required by the school system or state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED