Automotive Mechanic Foreperson

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Automotive Mechanic Foreperson

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Supervises: Transportation Department Mechanic Staff

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Valid State School Bus certification and all health and employment standards required.
3. Technical training and/or appropriate years of experience set by Board.
4. Good aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
5. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Provide for the safety of supervised staff and to keep all district vehicles and buses in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the diagnosing assigning and repairing of district buses and automotive fleet
2. Maintain inventory of supplies repair parts and equipment.
3. Establish an efficient and effective system of routine maintenance and preventive care of all buses and automotive fleet.
4. Set up and work with parts inventory system for the receipt and issuance of parts and supplies and the keeping of records and inventories.
5. Organize assign supervise and inspect the work of all mechanic personnel in the transportation department.
6. Assist in the recruitment training and evaluation of mechanic staff.
7. Assist in monitoring/tracking maintenance budget. Ensure effective use of maintenance funds.
8. Receive and assign state required daily inspection sheets.
9. Drive bus routes and trips as needed.
10. Assist the Director and Assistant Director in coordinating Transportation Department functions.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop kneel crouch; lift/move up to 60 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead above the shoulders and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close color peripheral depth perception ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.