IMMEDIATE OPENING
JOB GOAL(S):
The primary job goal of the School Bus/Transportation Mechanic is to oversee the safe maintenance of school vehicles in accordance with District, State, and Federal requirements. This involves performing skilled repair and maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Certification:
- State of Michigan Heavy Duty Mechanic or ASE certification
- Must obtain State of Michigan mechanic certification in auto, heavy trucks / buses within one year of employment. Certification should be for electrical, suspension, brakes and engines
- CDL B with PS endorsement or the ability to obtain
- Forklift certification preferred
Work Experience:
- Two years of hands-on experience as an auto, bus, or truck mechanic required
- Computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Google) required
- Ability to cut, weld and fabricate preferred but not required
Duties:
- Maintain accurate vehicle information records for each vehicle and accurate time accounts of work performed
- Assist in maintaining records and other local and state required records and reports. Build collaborative relationships with other staff and administrators
- Assist in preparing repair estimates and recommendations as needed
- Plan and oversee a preventive maintenance program, including vehicle inspections
- Attend workshops and professional meetings as requested
- Supervise and perform skilled operations in the repair of gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including trucks, tractors and other districts equipment
- Order parts, supplies and equipment
- Oversee services provided by outside contractors
- Operate any of a variety of automotive equipment.
- Diagnose vehicle problems and make corrections on the following:
- Gas and diesel engine repair
- Automatic transmission
- Rear-end assemblies
- Front-end work
- Brakes (air/hydraulic)
- Electrical systems
- Heating and cooling systems
- Engine tune-up (gas/diesel)
- Body work
- Fabric and repair of orthopedic adaptive equipment
- Follow all safety rules and regulations and machinery safety guards.
- Regular and reliable, in person attendance.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
- Read and interpret documents, correspondence and manuals
- Drive bus when requested
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Essential Job Functions:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must provide your own tools.
- Ability to perform all physical duties required of a school bus driver.
- Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and position equipment
Terms of Employment: As per provisions established by the Escanaba Board of Education. This position comes with full benefits including excellent State of Michigan retirement programs, generous individual and family health insurance options, and other miscellaneous benefits.
