Job Description:

Position Title: Transportation Mechanic Salary Schedule: PCSD Classified Department: Transportation Job Code: 346201 Reports To: Senior Executive Director of Transportation Work Schedule: Annual/8 hours per day Grade/Level: F-3 FLSA: Non-Exempt Primary Function: Ability to perform skilled mechanical repair and maintenance on District vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines, electronic systems, emission controls and fuel injection systems. Ability to skillfully and efficiently diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions. Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams and schematics. Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Indoor and outdoor work environment Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools Driving a vehicle to conduct work Hearing and speaking to exchange information Regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors Standing for extended periods of time Season heat and cold or adverse weather conditions Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy objects as assigned by position Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching Heavy physical labor and climbing ladders Working around and with machinery having moving parts Working at heights Exposure to chemical fumes Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber Qualifications: Minimum of high school diploma or GED Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in automotive and light diesel mechanical repair work or similar demonstrates experience Ability to obtain and maintain B.P. CDL License Provide the necessary tools to perform assigned duties The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements. Essential Functions: Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs gasoline and light diesel trucks, buses, automobile and other malfunctioning motor vehicles and their systems accurately and efficiently Maintains tools and work area in a clean and safe condition Rebuilds, replaces, adjusts, or overhauls engines, transmissions, differentials, ignitions, brakes, clutches, carburetors, electrical systems, fuel systems and other mechanical assemblies Uses a variety of hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and mechanical aids to replace and adjust bearings, adjust and replace brake shoes, pads and drums, turn engines, change oil, lubricate and service automobile equipment Inspects vehicles and follows a preventive maintenance schedule Repairs and mounts flat tires Uses welding equipment Prepares buses for state inspection Keeps all vehicles and automobiles assigned to transportation full of gas/diesel fuel and oil Records inspection results to include lube, oil, repairs, tires, replacement parts, etc. Drives school bus in case of emergency Passes annual physical examination Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools. It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.