Automotive Bus Technician Transportation Posting 330
Automotive Bus Technician Transportation Posting 330
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Job Description
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SUMMARY:
Oversees and conducts mechanical repairs on District vehicles including gasoline and diesel powered engines; to perform diagnostic activities for vehicle repair; vehicles maintained include cars trucks buses construction equipment and related vehicles; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full journey level class within the Automotive Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Automotive Technician I II and III by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are aware of all policies and procedures within the work unit. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the II level or when filled from external sources have prior experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:
- Perform a variety of maintenance inspection diagnostic and repair duties on District vehicles; vehicles maintained include diesel and gasoline powered cars trucks buses construction equipment and related vehicles.
- Perform diagnostic analysis of vehicle failure by using current computer software programs.
- Analyze vehicle and equipment failures; determine problems and causes; recommend and implement solutions.
- Repair or replace faulty parts and components including but not limited to wheel bearings oil seals shock absorbers exhaust systems and related components.
- Perform a variety of minor and major vehicle and equipment repairs including engine overhaul chassis suspension electrical and hydraulic repair.
- Replace component parts on vehicles and equipment; perform engine tuneups; rebuild and overhaul engines; perform safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment including lubricating and replacing worn parts; perform clutch and brake repair activities.
- Repair minor vehicle damage; replace broken windows; touch up minor ses and dents; repair upholstery as needed.
- Change and repair tires; install and service batteries spark plugs fan belts and other mechanical components.
- Maintain vehicle records including gas oil and other fluid usage mileage and repair activities.
- Perform service calls; pick up and deliver parts and vehicles to various locations as needed; roadtest vehicles to ensure proper operation.
- Order and purchase tools supplies equipment and parts; maintain stock inventory.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams and other technical documentation as required.
- Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of the garage.
- Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work area.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Drive Class B motor vehicles including school bus as needed to transport students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:Operational characteristics of internal combustion engines.Principles and practices of inspecting troubleshooting and repairing gas and diesel powered engines.
A proficient working knowledge of various diagnostic software for analyzing vehicle and bus failures.Methods and techniques of troubleshooting and diagnosing vehicle equipment and system malfunctions.Operational characteristics of vehicle diagnostic equipment and tools.
Methods and techniques of inventory control.Shop management practices.
Ability to:
Use a computer proficiently.Learn and use associated computer programs for inventory to ensure adequate supplies of parts and equipment.Perform the full range of vehicle diagnostics with the most current diagnostic equipment.Perform major vehicle maintenance and repair duties.Conduct safety inspections on District vehicles.
Maintain vehicle preventive maintenance schedules.Coordinate vehicle service activities with District departments.
Education and Experience Guidelines:
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in automotive repair.
Experience:Three years increasingly responsible automotive maintenance and repair experience.
License or Certificate:Must obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper endorsements for school bus to be eligible to transport students as needed (will train).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Shop environment; exposure to noise dust grease fumes smoke and gases.
Mobility: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking bending stooping kneeling or standing for long periods of time; moderate or heavy lifting; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
Health: Maintain physical condition to meet Federal Motor Carrier health requirements to maintain a CDL.
Vision: Vision sufficient to read print wiring diagrams and other documentation as required.
Other Factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Incumbents may be required to travel from site to site.
$19.65 Starting Hourly Rate
1.00 FTE 8 hour shift 40 hour week
249 work contract July 1 to June 30
9 paid Holidays and 11 non contract work days
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
