Vehicle Mechanic

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Vehicle Mechanic performs scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs to district vehicles and equipment such as, trucks, trailers, automobiles, off-road equipment, mowers, and other small equipment. Certifications listed as required qualifications may also be obtained upon acceptance of the position. Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Requirements

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) -Class A - Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) -Class B - Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
Experience in a Mechanical Service Position
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems
Ability to analyze malfunctions in equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to input work orders on a computer and generate reports if needed
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to make minor/major repairs on mechanical equipment
Ability to manage simultaneous demands
Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment
Ability to read/write/speak the English language and follow directions in English effectively
Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment
Ability to use computer equipment and related software to support diagnostics
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision
Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions
Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnostics
Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of best practices for the inspection and repair of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment
Knowledge of proper vehicle maintenance procedures
Knowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipment
Knowledge of welding applications
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including trainees, coworkers, administrators, vendors, and the general public
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Visual acuity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Lifts/pushes/pulls or carries burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery
Strength and flexibility: stands, climbs, stoops, kneels, bends, crouches, crawls, twists, reaches, sits, navigates on a creeper, and walks while performing duties
Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assists leadership with organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing various maintenance programs
Attends training and in-service meetings
Calculates an accurate cost estimate of repair work as assigned including labor, supplies, and parts costs
Ensures that all work activities adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, industry safety standards, and emissions mandates
Follows all safety rules and regulations
Installs a variety of parts and equipment on assigned vehicles including lights, trailer hitches, and generators
Maintains clean and efficient operating work area
Modifies, tears down, repairs and reassembles major automotive components and assemblies including gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies
Operates a mobile repair vehicle to perform needed repairs and maintenance in the field; lubricates, repairs and/or diagnoses malfunctions of vehicles
Performs electrical repairs, pneumatic system repairs, hydraulic repairs, mechanical repairs, and fuel system repairs
Performs preventative maintenance procedures
Performs troubleshooting and diagnostic duties on all types of vehicles and heavy equipment
Performs a wide range of automotive inspection, maintenance, and repair duties
Performs welding repairs as needed
Prepares and enters records of work performed and parts used on all district equipment repaired
Prepares work orders and reports/solves maintenance problems before they become emergencies
Reads and interprets service and parts manuals, understands diagrams, and interprets video
Recommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipment
Repairs, cleans, replaces, installs and modifies defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related systems of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment
Repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores maintenance tools and equipment
Responds to all service breakdowns and work orders as required
Responds to operator requests and/or researches appropriate solutions
Stays current with Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of Vehicles