Mechanic

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Mechanic

FLSA Status: non-exempt

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Pay Range: Classified salary schedule - $23.85 - $31.82 per hr depending on experience

Prepared/Revised Date:

Work Year: 260 days

SUMMARY:

Responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing District school buses, support vehicles, and other equipment. Maintains accurate records on work performed; assists other service technicians as required. Fills in as sub driver as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Listed below are the essential tasks performed to achieve the purpose of this job. The frequency of each task is listed as follows: (D) daily, (W) weekly, (M) monthly, (Q) quarterly, or (A) annually. Also listed is the percentage of time each task requires on an annual basis. The total, including the percentage allocated to “other duties as assigned, “equals 100%.

Job Tasks Descriptions

Frequency

% of time

Diagnose and perform repairs on all school vehicles and equipment, including minor body repair.

D

50

Perform routine preventive maintenance on all school vehicles and equipment.

W/M

10

Perform yearly inspections on all required school vehicles at their required times.

Q

5

Maintains current maintenance and inspection records on all school district vehicles and equipment, to include all annual and mileage services.

M

5

Order and purchase repair parts and supplies as needed and approved by the Transportation Manager.

W

5

Cover for drivers in case of emergency.

W

5

Maintain a clean and safe bus barn facility, tools, and vehicle parking area.

D

5

Respond to service calls, working in adverse weather, to assist vehicles that break down en-route by performing on the scene repairs or obtaining professional services when needed.

As needed

5

Assist in developing specifications for new buses and support vehicles.

Y

3

Attend CDE workshops, classes, and meetings as determined by the Transportation Manager.

Y

2

Perform other duties as assigned.

M

5

TOTAL=

100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have a good driving record, and possess or be willing to obtain CDL with P2S endorsement within one month after entering position.
• Current CDE annual inspector qualification certificate (including air brake) required within six months after entering position.
• Some knowledge of medium duty truck mechanics, auto body and paint preferred. Operating knowledge of and experience with computer diagnostic equipment, volt and ohm meters, welding, and cutting torch.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Must pass a prescribed DOT physical examination administered by a licensed physician that has been approved by the employing agency.
• The employee must have a First Aid certificate within 90 days of initial employment and kept current thereafter.
• The employee shall be subject to controlled substance and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Rule, 49CFR 382.
• Shall provide to the school district or work to obtain within 6 months a Brake Inspector Qualification Certificate meeting the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 CFR section 396.25.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee should have basic computer skills in order to effectively utilize available technology.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requires a valid Colorado driver’s license
• Requires a CDL Class B license
• Requires both “P” Passenger and “S” School Bus endorsements

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

• Reports to: Transportation Manager
• Direct Reports: No

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

Budget Function

Responsibility

Sole

Participate

Recommend

Not Applicable

Develop a Budget

X

Administer a Budget

X

Monitor a Budget

X

Coordinate a Budget

X

Initiate a Requisition

X

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

X

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk

X

Hear

X

Taste

X

Smell

X

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare

X

Analyze

X

Communicate

X

Copy

X

Coordinate

X

Instruct

X

Compute

X

Synthesize

X

Evaluate

X

Use Interpersonal Skills

X

Compile

X

Negotiate

X

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

x

Work in high, precarious places

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

Extreme heat (non-weather)

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Work with explosives

X

Risk of radiation

X

Vibration

X

VISION DEMANDS

REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

No special vision requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Peripheral vision

X

Depth perception

X

Ability to adjust focus

X

NOISE LEVEL

Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

X

Loud

Very loud

Pay: $23.85 - $31.82 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person