Temporary Bus Mechanic
Temporary Bus Mechanic
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Job Description
NATURE OF WORK
An employee in this class performs complex duties in the operation repair and
maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation department. The employee is
expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with little assistance while others
may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to be resolved by the
will be expected to drive school bus routes when needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems.
- Rotates aligns and balances wheels.
- Installs shock absorbers.
- Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
- Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
- Repairs ignition systems and electrical components.
- Checks and repairs doors and lifts.
- Removes replaces and reassembles transmissions; clutches; fuel oil and water pumps; generators and other parts of the engine and suspension system.
- Performs general maintenance as needed.
- Drive school bus routes as needed.
- Performs other related work as required.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or equivalent and 1 to 2 years of training or experience in
repair and maintenance of automotive equipment; or any equivalent combination of
training and experience which provides the required skills knowledge and abilities.
Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with a passenger
school bus and air brake endorsement or ability to be obtained within 45 days of
hire. Ability to obtain NC Inspector Certification within 90 days of hire. Ability to
obtain a Class A License and Tanker Endorsement within 12 months of hire.
Training will be provided to employee to assist in obtaining License Endorsements
and Certifications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Must be experienced in driving in winter weather conditions. Ability to be on call after normal work hours.
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including trucks wreckers tire changing machines hydraulic lifts etc.
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 50 to 100 pounds.
- Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or composite characteristics of data people or things.
- Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence reports forms logs lists etc.
- Requires the ability to prepare correspondence reports forms lists etc. using prescribed formats.
- Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagrammatic or schedule form.
- Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicle operation and maintenance.
- Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical and generating systems of automotive equipment.
- Skill to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance tire replacement and vehicle body repair.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to physically perform most repairs.
- Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities.
Position begins immediately and ends June 30 2025.
Employment Type
Full-Time
