Transportation- Service Mechanic II (Start Date 112125)

Kinston, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 3030 - 3131

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay Grade: 63 ($3030.00 - $3131.00). Position# 000587

Mechanic II Service Mechanic

Transportation Department

General Statement of Job:

An employee in this class performs complex duties in the operation repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation program. Most work is performed based on prior experience. 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 employee. The employee receives general supervision and work is occasionally reviewed while in progress. This employee reports to the shop foreman.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems.
Diagnoses complex mechanical problems.
Operates specialized power equipment to recondition motor assemblies.
Conducts complete engine tune up using computerized equipment.
Repairs and replaces brake drums.
Adjusts timing mechanism replaces and sets points and plugs and refaces valves.
Rotates aligns and balances wheels.
Installs shock absorbers.
Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
Repairs carburetors ignition systems and electrical components.
Repairs electrical systems to insure proper functioning.
Repairs adjusts or replaces starters generators transmissions and clutch assemblies.
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.
Straightens damaged frames repairs and replaces differentials drive shafts front end and steering mechanisms.
Performs North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles required inspection ofbuses and other school-owned vehicles.
Assists and provides instruction to lower level mechanics.
Performs general maintenance as needed

Additional Job Functions or Assigned Tasks:

Weekly cleaning of all work areas
Assigned monthly rotation to clean restrooms break room and carrying out of all waste

Minimum Training and Experience:

Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicle operation and maintenance.
Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines and other mechanical components of school buses and service vehicles.

Considerable knowledge of the tools and equipment used in automotive repair shops.
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 andvehicle body repair.
Ability to determine appropriate methods to repair improperly operating automotiveequipment.
Ability to comprehend and apply North Carolina Inspection Law.
Skill to physically perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance and vehiclebody repair.
Ability to read and comprehend technical materials.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Function:

Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities

Other Requirements:

Appropriate North Carolina drivers license for the weight and type of vehiclesoperated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles
Maintain an acceptable driving record.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Be certified as a North Carolina school bus inspector effective August 2011.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees of this job.

Pay Grade: 63 ($3030.00 - $3131.00). Position# 000587Mechanic II Service MechanicTransportation DepartmentGeneral Statement of Job:An employee in this class performs complex duties in the operation repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation program. Most work is perf...