Bus Mechanic - Transportation
Bus Mechanic - Transportation
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Job Description
Job Goal(s):
The primary job goal of the Bus Mechanic is to maintain school system vehicles in a safe operating condition so as not to interrupt service and in accordance with District State and Federal requirements.
Location of Work:
VBISD Transportation Building
635 Blackman Street
Lawrence MI 49064
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Certification:
State of Michigan Mechanic Certification must be able to obtain (training will be provided)
CDL B with PS endorsement must be able obtain and maintain (training will be provided)
Must obtain State of Michigan mechanic certification in heavy trucks and buses within one year of employment
Work Experience:
Two years of hands-on working experience as an auto bus or truck mechanic required
Skills:
- Ability to diagnose vehicle problems and make decisions for correction to eliminate problems
- Ability to work in the following areas: gas and diesel engine repairs automatic transmission rear-end assemblies front-end work brakes (air/hydraulic) electrical systems heating and cooling systems engine tune-up (gas/diesel) carburetors body work and fabric and repair orthopedic adaptive equipment. Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and position equipment
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform monthly vehicle inspections.
- Make service calls to buses utilized by the VBISD program.
- Attend workshops schools and meetings as directed by the Supervisor.
- Maintain accurate vehicle information records for each vehicle and accurate time accounts of work performed .
- Complete all required paperwork daily.
- Cooperate with other staff and administrators.
- Use protective equipment as required and provided by the District.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations and machinery safety guards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Regular and reliable in person attendance.
- Valid drivers license required.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
