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Lynchburg, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description


Diesel MechanicGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Diesel MechanicDepartment: TransportationSalary Grade: Classified Pay Schedule D
FLSA Status: NonexemptSite/Location: TransportationReports to:Director of TransportationDate:4/2/2025POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction performs skilled mechanical work in repairing and maintaining school buses and other automotive equipment. Employees perform routine tasks in servicing automotive equipment with lubricants accessories and parts. Also you may perform general custodial duties at the garage or assist in the transportation parts room receiving and issuing stock.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Lubricates buses automobiles and trucks; fills gas tanks and services vehicles with oil and antifreeze; checks air pressure in tires; answers road calls of disabled vehicles changes tires charges batteries and makes minor emergency repairs; makes shop repairs to damages tires.
  • Repairs adjusts or replaces individual or component parts on buses automobiles and other automotive equipment including valves pistons bearing assemblies and cooling feed and exhaust systems tunes motors repairs and adjusts generators and starters tests circuits and does diverse electrical work.
  • Replaces muffles tail pipes hoses light bulbs windshield wipers and fan belts. Assists in body and fender repair and paint work.
  • Assists in relining or changing brakes replaces grease seals and bleeding brake systems assist in tuning engines cleaning air filters and adjusting carburetors.
  • Assures continuous adherence to safety regulations and best practices.
  • Dispenses fuel from distribution facilities on the premises to include maintaining proper records of activity of the facility.
  • Receives parts supplies and tools; sweeps garage floor and premises; cleans and replaces tools and equipment.
  • Serves as a substitute bus driver when required.
  • Remains on call and responds appropriately to emergency situations including afterhours emergency road calls and snow removal.
  • Preforms related duties as required.
BURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Ethical
  • Equity Minded
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Safety
  • Quality
Leadership Competencies
  • Models Excellent Customer Service
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Shows Initiative
  • Acts Decisively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
  • Technical Capabilities
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Fiscal Planning and Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or GED diploma required.
  • Experience in the performance of a wide variety of increasingly responsible and skilled automotive mechanic work.
  • Other combinations of applicable education training and experience which provide the knowledge abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License (w/air brake passenger and school bus endorsements).
  • ASE test certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of the standard practice; tools and equipment of the automotive trade; considerable knowledge of the operating principles and mechanics of internal combustion engines fuel and hydraulic systems of a variety of automotive equipment; working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of operating a service and repair garage including parts ordering inventory and record keeping. Ability to diagnose mechanical electrical or structural problems and to effectively adjust or repair a wide variety of automotive equipment; ability to make road tests and other checks both to determine problems and to determine effectiveness or repairs and adjustments; ability to make efficient use of labor and materials available at work location. Good communication and human relations skills.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
  • None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  • None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPENSALARY:Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:202425

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