Vehicle Mechanic I-Transportation Department 2025-2026
Vehicle Mechanic I-Transportation Department 2025-2026
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CLASS TITLE: Vehicle Mechanic
REPORTS TO: Vehicle Maintenance Service Manager
BASICFUNCTION:Perform mechanical repair work; including preventative maintenance on school buses trucks and other gas and diesel powered automotive equipment as assigned.
REPRESENTATIVEDUTIES:
The Vehicle Mechanic will maintain buses and other vehicles in proper operating condition and perform responsible vehicle repairs and maintenance including preventative maintenance.
Perform basic mechanical repair work on school buses and other gas or diesel powered automotive equipment owned by the District; assure buses conform with established standards for passenger vehicles; complete related maintenance records.
Inspect mechanical defects in school buses trucks automobiles vans tractors and other mechanicals as assigned; drive and test school buses and provide emergency road service to disabled District school buses and Board owned vehicles as required.
Disassemble motors and repair adjust and replace parts; recondition and adjust ignition and carburetor systems; repair fit and adjust valves piston rings and bearings; clean repair and replace carburetors fuel pumps fuel lines gauges and electrical wiring systems.
Repair mechanical defects in a variety of vehicles.
Repair and replace alternators generators starters voltage regulators distributors and lighting systems; install a variety of parts including batteries brakes glass and door handles.
Perform welding; rebuild equipment as needed.
Repair and replace heating and ventilation systems on District vehicles; repair and maintain exhaust and fuel systems.
Respond to service calls and perform emergency repairs as needed.
Perform lubrication oil changes battery maintenance tire changes and servicing of equipment.
Assist in starting buses as needed; assist other mechanics as directed; assist with storing repair parts supplies tools equipment and materials.
Process and complete work orders and maintain records of time worked and materials used; will report to the Vehicle Maintenance Service Manager tools parts and restock as needed.
Maintain work area equipment and tools in a safe clean and orderly condition.
Wash buses as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE ANDABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
General knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines brake systems.
Ability to:
Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs to District vehicles as assigned.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
EDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in general automotive repair.
LICENSE AND OTHERREQUIREMENTS:
Kentucky School Bus Inspector Certification
Valid Kentucky Commercial Drivers License
Salary Table 3
Board Approved 10/16/07
Employment Type
Full-Time
