Transportation Mechanic
Transportation Mechanic
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Job Description
Weakley County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for a mechanic in the transportation department. Our mechanics work on school buses (diesel gasoline propane) maintenance trucks school vans and drivers ed cars. This is a year-round job with benefits. The transportation department works as a team and the ideal candidate would be one who works well as a member of a team.
Job Title
Bus Mechanic
Reports to
Transportation Supervisor
Status
Full time hourly
Purpose of Job
To ensure the safe and efficient transport of students by keeping buses operational and avoiding preventable issues in bus transportation.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Must be 25 years of age
Must have a CDL with bus driver endorsement. Note: We will train you in the first 90 days of work if you dont have this already. This will prepare you to take and pass the required licensure tests.
Three or more years of experience as a diesel or other mechanic preferred; knowledge of diesel and gas-powered engines required
Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Essential Functions or Duties
Perform preventive maintenance on school buses and other vehicles according to a pre-determined schedule
Perform repairs on school buses and other vehicles on an as needed basis
Assist in preparation of school bus fleet for the annual State Highway Patrol inspection
Install special adaptive equipment in buses on an as needed basis
Deliver spare buses to breakdown location; attempt to bring disabled bus back to shop.
Use a wrecker to tow a vehicle if needed
Keep records of all maintenance and repairs for each unit.
Drive a bus route on an as needed basis.
Keep a clean work area and make sure that all tools are accounted for.
Perform all duties with integrity professionalism and in compliance with all school district state and federal laws/policies.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit stand bend and reach while working on vehicles drive all types of vehicles and to climb into on or under vehicles to perform maintenance and repairs lift parts and components as needed move throughout transportation facility function in a multi-tasking deadline oriented environment. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
Pushing and/or pulling
Stooping and/or kneeling
Reaching
Talking
Hearing
Seeing
Capacity and Ability Requirements
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty.
Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.
Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.
General Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applying online indicates the receipt and review of this job description by the (potential) employee.
Employment Type
Full-Time
