Mechanic - Transportation Services

Position Title: Vehicle Mechanic

Division: Operations/Transportation

Reports To: Shop Foreman

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: MI, MII, MIII, or MIV

Work Days: 244

Essential Duties:

- Perform maintenance duties, jobs, tasks, functions, and responsibilities as assigned by work orders or directed by supervisors to maintain school system vehicles.

- Follow work schedules as assigned by supervisors to maintain school system vehicles, including off-hour emergency maintenance situations.

- Complete all work orders as assigned in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.

- Maintain, care for, and keep up with all assigned equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to fulfill duties and responsibilities.

- Adhere to all safety rules and regulations; follow all equipment, material, and product use directions.

- Adhere to all school system personnel rules and regulations.

- Maintain accurate records and reports, such as repair records and inspection reports.

- Participate in training and staff development activities as may be required by the school system or state and federal regulations.

- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.

- Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements preferred at the time of employment.

- Must have a combination of experience and training in maintaining, repairing and rebuilding automotive engines, including diesels. ASE Certification, preferred.

- Ability to pass annual physical required.

- Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.

- Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.

- Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.

- Ability to be present at the physical worksite.

- Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.

- Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing (lifts and ladders).

- Ability to perform routine physical activities including, but not limited to, repetitive motion, bending, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with assistance.

- Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.