Skilled Mechanic

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and Abilities

1. Knowledge of:

Methods equipment and materials used in mechanical maintenance and repair.

Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment used in

gasoline and diesel engine repair and the repair and maintenance

related parts and equipment.

Principles of internal combustion engines.

Rules and regulations of the State related to pupil transportation.

Applicable health and safety laws regulations and procedures.

Principles and practices of supervision and training.

Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.

Inventory methods and practices.

Proper lifting techniques.

Record-keeping techniques.

Shop mathematics.

1. Ability to:

Perform maintenance and repair gasoline and diesel engine

equipment.

Read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams.

Plan and organize work.

Train and provide direction to others.

Work independently with little direction.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies

and procedures.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Operate tools and equipment used in the skilled diagnosis and repair

of internal combustion engines and related equipment.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working

relationships with others.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

Lift heavy objects.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

1. Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma high school

certificate of completion G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress

toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three

years journey-level mechanical maintenance experience.

Graduated from an accredited diesel mechanic school and/or have completed

additional ASE certifications in various areas. Skilled Mechanics will have seven or

more years of experience working on diesel engines and/or school buses.

1. Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B drivers license.

If individual does not have their KDE State Certified Inspectors credentials it is

expected for them to complete this training at the first opportunity available.

1. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOALS: Perform repair maintenance and overhaul of gasoline and diesel engines transmissions brakes and clutches in District vehicles including buses passenger vehicles trucks and ground and maintenance equipment; train prioritize plan assign and review the work of assigned mechanics and maintenance personnel; prepare and maintain related records.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Trains prioritizes plans assigns and reviews the work of assigned mechanics and maintenance personnel; prepares and maintains related records.

2. Performs journey-level diagnosis repair maintenance and overhaul of gasoline and diesel engines transmissions rear ends starters generators brakes clutches carburetors electrical assemblies and other mechanical assemblies.

3. Determines priority of mechanical work to be performed; organizes lays out assigns and reviews work to be performed by mechanics; assigns and reviews work of community service workers summer helpers and other maintenance personnel as assigned.

1. Coordinates with other maintenance personnel for scheduling service and repair of District maintenance vehicles.
2. Initiates with vendors and interviews sales people concerning sources and cost of materials supplies equipment.

1. Operates a microcomputer as required: prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports including equipment vehicle tool and supply inventories vehicle inspection reports bus status reports emission control records and preventive maintenance reports and schedules for buses vehicles carts and engines at District sites as assigned.

7. Inspects buses and other automotive vehicles to assure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations; uses diagnostic equipment to evaluate operation and repair ofengines and electrical and automotive systems and equipment.

1. Inspects adjusts and relines brakes; balances and aligns wheels; changes oil and rotates tires; fits pistons and rings and calibrates engine parts to meet established specifications.

1. Performs road tests to evaluate malfunctions needed repairs or repairs performed.

1. Estimates time and material costs needed to repair and maintain engines parts and minor body and fender repairs.

1. Operates engine and electrical diagnostic equipment microcomputer ARC and gas welders soldering gun air jacks fork lift engine hoists grinders steam cleaner high pressure washer meters gauges hydraulic press drill press and a variety of power and hand tools.

1. Prepares and maintains records of safety inspections conducted on student transportation vehicles as assigned; maintains records of work performed including hours and materials purchased and used.

1. Assists other maintenance personnel as assigned.

1. Responsibilities Specific to HCPS Assignment: A) Maintains a current inventory of assigned tools and equipment and takes responsibility for all such tools and equipment. B) Attends assigned training sessions to improve known skills and/or learn new skills.

1. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent and the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.