Diesel Mechanic

Position Title: Diesel Mechanic

Department: Transportation Department

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Contract: 244 Days

Closing Date:Until Filled

SUMMARY: The diesel mechanic will support school bus operations by providing mechanical services with specific responsibility for identifying repairs and/or replacement needs; performing repairs and preventive maintenance; ensuring the availability of vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition and providing written documentation of repairs to meet District state and federal requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine vehicle maintenance program (e.g. oil change brake check etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition.
• Diagnoses vehicle malfunctions (e.g. using computers analyzers etc.) for the purpose of determining needed vehicle repairs and/or
• Repairs vehicle systems and components etc. (e.g. diesel/gasoline engines transmissions differentials clutches exhaust systems etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Installs vehicle components parts and accessories (e.g. glass cameras brakes starters engines etc.) for the purpose of ensuring vehicles can operate in a safe manner.
• Responds to road calls regarding disabled vehicles (e.g. on call seven days a week) for the purpose of performing emergency repair work in the field.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair and maintenance logs parts lists warranty claims etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic or full journeyman status as a diesel mechanic with a minimum of two years applicable work experience in a heavy duty truck or bus shop facility. A class B CDL a school bus endorsement air brake endorsement and passenger endorsement is required within the first month of employment. Applicants must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug and background check before being eligible for employment.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: setting priorities; adhering to safety practices; operating school buses and/or district vehicles; operating tools/equipment used in maintenance of vehicles; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. Must be able to read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin or disability in its educational programs activities or employment practices.