Heavy Duty DieselAuto Mechanic
Issaquah, WA - USA
Job Summary
Please visit to complete our application process and to be considered for this position. POSITION SUMMARY: Under direction of the Shop Foreman and Shop Leads the mechanic will perform required maintenance on all district vehicles and other related tasks and assist with vehicle maintenance and mechanic operations to ensure District vehicles are maintained in sound operating condition.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs Journey Level maintenance and repairs on school buses and other district vehicles.
- Diagnose problems with and maintain gasoline and diesel engines and related parts.
- Diagnose problems with and maintain automatic transmissions.
- Diagnose overhaul and maintain vehicle components such as air brakes ABS hydraulic brakes vacuum and hydro-boost systems rear axles power steering compressors electrical systems etc.
- Diagnose problems with and maintain electrical systems and wiring.
- Maintain suspension systems.
- Weld and fabricate metal chassis components.
- Rotates on and off the service rack as part of the shop team.
- Perform any other related duties as required for major and minor fleet maintenance and operation.
- Communicates changing bus needs to co-workers parts specialist and shop foreman as needed.
- Assists other mechanics as directed and required.
- Help maintain a safe and clean work environment and maintain records and forms both physical and electronic.
- Attend any trainings required to update working knowledge.
- Perform all required preventative maintenance and regular bus safety inspections.
- Use all shop equipment safely and proficiently i.e. grinders drills air tools lifting equipment welders shears press and other related equipment.
- Follows shop protocols and procedures as appropriate.
- Use technology and precision tools to assist in the maintenance of the district vehicles or shop equipment
- Use technology to draft prepare and process a variety of communication forms and other documents to assure proper completion of records.
- Maintains individual and department files physical and electronic in accordance with records retention guidelines.
- Supply own hand tools including sockets and combination end wrenches to 1.25 .
- Possess knowledge of and adhere to Governing Policies and District Regulations and Procedures.
- Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position..
- Ability to work independently take initiative organize projects and details and make decisions efficaciously;
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a pleasant tactful and professional manner;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees other District staff and general public; and
- Ability to use computer technology and software appropriately to complete the essential functions of the job.
- Hold a valid drivers license Class B with CDL endorsement or obtain within 3 months of hiring
- Hold a current and valid first-aid card or obtain one within 3 months.
- Verification of holding a current and valid Fitness Determination medical examiners certificate (Part of the CDL endorsement)