Vehicle Mechanic III

652 Chamberlin Avenue

Frankfort KY 40601

JOB TITLE

Vehicle Mechanic III

REPORTS TO

Transportation Director

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Classified Salary Schedule

Grade 122

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

250 X 8

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7914

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

May 12 2025

BASIC FUNCTION

Responds to the mechanical needs for vehicular preventive maintenance and breakdown repair. Must be willing to participate in a continuing educational development program and upgrade technical skills. Makes extensive and skillful repairs to all mechanical devices/parts of vehicles.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Disassemble motors and repair adjust and replace parts; recondition and adjust ignition and carburetor systems; tune engines including injectors and generators; repair fit and adjust valves pistons rings and bearings; clean repair and replace carburetors fuel pumps fuel lines gauges and electrical wiring systems.

Perform major mechanical repairs; overhaul transmissions differentials and universal joints; repair adjust and line brakes; rebuild and replace air and hydraulic brake system components; perform front-end alignment and repair.

Perform mechanical repair work on school buses and other gas or diesel-powered automotive equipment; assure buses conform to established standards for passenger vehicles; complete related maintenance records.

Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects in school buses trucks automobiles vans tractors electric carts and other mechanical equipment; drive and test school buses and provide emergency road service to disabled District school buses and vehicles as required.

Read and interpret schematics and diagrams; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in 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.

Grind valves and perform welding; rebuild equipment as needed.

Operate various equipment and machinery including electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment scopes tire changes grinders lathes emissions analyzer steam cleaner hoists jacks torches welding equipment and various power and hand tools.

Conduct periodical mechanical safety checks on buses as mandated by law; test vehicles for compliance with exhaust emissions standards.

Respond to service calls and perform emergency repairs as needed.

Perform lubrication oil changes battery maintenance tire changes and servicing of equipment.

Process work orders and maintain records of time worked and materials used; recommend purchase of needed parts supplies and tools.

Maintain work area equipment and tools in a safe clean and orderly condition.

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion engines.
• Methods tools equipment and materials used to diagnose repair and maintain motorized equipment.
• Shop math applicable to vehicle maintenance.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Use of service manuals.

Ability to:

• Perform mechanical repair work on school buses trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment.
• Analyze combustible engine failure by using electronic test equipment.
• Pass required certification comprehension and aptitude exams.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions and defects.
• Operate shop equipment and tools including electronic testing equipment welders and lathes.
• Make major and minor repairs.
• Read and use mechanical diagrams repair manuals and parts catalogues.
• Maintain routine records.
• Plan and organize work.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law and two years of experience in general automotive repair.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid Kentucky Commercial drivers license class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
• Must obtain KDE School Bus Inspector Certification (minimum two years of experience). Must attend annual updates as required by the Kentucky Department of Education.
• Coursework toward completion of ASE School Bus Master Certification.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.