Mechanic with Bus Driving

JOB DESCRIPTION NARRATIVE:

Will be expected to service, repair and maintain the districts fleet of buses, light vehicles, and equipment. May also require bus driving when necessary. It is also critical that a mechanic be able to get along with people and follow directions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge: Must be a high school graduate and a minimum of two years experience as a line mechanic or similar training. Valid CDL with P&S endorsements preferred.

Skills: Must be able to read and understand service manuals as well as be able to repair heavy vehicles. Prefer employee to have a high mechanical aptitude. Must be dependable.

Machines/Equipment: Able to weld, operate drills, presses, jacks, air tools, tractors and mowers, & other required tools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Primary:

1. Maintain and repair school buses both diesel and gasoline
2. Maintain and repair school cars and other vehicles
3. Maintain and repair school mowers and equipment
4. Be able to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems on all district vehicles
5. Should have a working knowledge of brakes, front end, exhaust, suspension systems for all district vehicles
6. Must maintain the districts vehicle to meet or exceed all state safety requirements
7. Be able to respond to any emergency situation concerning district vehicles
8. Must maintain adequate records and be able to follow directions

Secondary:

1. Be a licensed and trained bus driver in the state of Oklahoma
2. Be able to drive a bus route when needed
3. Be able to perform light body work and painting
4. Be able to service automotive air conditioning system
5. Be willing to service and fuel district vehicles
6. Be able to keep a clean work area and participate in any safety training.
7. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

SUPERVISOR: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Approved by Board of Education on 4-12-07; Revised on 9-11-14

WORK SCHEDULE

Days: 243 - 8 hrs/day

+12 paid holidays

Hours:

a. Sit _1 hrs

b. Stand _4 hrs

c. Walk _3 hrs

SALARY/BENEFITS

Wages: Class 200

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Fringes: per negotiated agreement

Vacation: 10 days/yr

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: For the following requirements in terms of an 8 hour workday,

"Occasional" = 1-33%, "Frequent" = 34-66%, "Continuous" = 67-100%.

MOTION:

NOT AT ALL

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONTINUOUS

a. Bend/Stoop

X

b. Squat/Crawl

X

c. Climb/Height__

X

d. Reach above

e. Crouch/Kneel

f. Push/Pull

LIFT:

a. Up to 10 lbs.

b. 11-24 lbs.

c. 25-34 lbs.

d. 35-50 lbs.

e. 51-74 lbs.

f. 75-100 lbs.

g. Over 100 lbs.

REPETITIVE MOVEMENT:

FEET: Job requires employee use feet for repetitive movements i.e. operate controls

Left

Yes

Right

Yes

Both

Yes

HANDS: Job requires employee use hands for repetitive action

Simple Grasping

Yes

Firm Grasping

Full Hand

Yes