Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: MECHANIC REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION QUALIFICATIONS: * High School diploma or GED required * Minimum of two years Medium/Heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience and familiar with diesel and gasoline systems * Diagnostic and electrical skills are a must and technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required * Previous school bus mechanic experience preferred * Possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Class B commercial drivers license (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsements or the ability to obtain. * Knowledge of the State of Ohio Highway Patrol bus inspection requirements * Knowledge of inventory and fleet management systems * Ability to use good judgement and strong decision making * Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Diesel Technician * ASE Certification desirable but required ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Maintaining a safe and reliable bus and vehicle fleet * Providing inspections, service, repair, and upkeep of the District bus fleet and vehicles in sound mechanical condition. This includes the implementation of a preventative maintenance and general maintenance program as well as providing immediate maintenance * Evaluate mechanical problems using various diagnostic equipment * Ability to rebuild, replace, or repair major vehicle components, assemblies, and systems to include but not limited to engines, transmissions, chassis, suspensions, electrical and cooling systems, exhausts, chair lifts, etc. * Prepare and maintain bus fleet according to the State of Ohio Highway Patrol bus inspection requirements * Responsible for maintaining records of all preventative maintenance and general repair work to include creating, tracking, and closing out work orders in an electronic fleet maintenance system * Perform preventative maintenance procedures (e.g. oil changes, brakes, tire rotation, lights, PMI safety inspection, etc.) including cleaning outside of vehicles for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition and meeting mandated requirements * Does major mechanical, welding, and body repair within the limits of the available tools and equipment * Performs minor body work (e.g. front ends, fenders, bumpers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the appearance and safe Operation of District vehicles * Responds to service calls regarding disabled vehicles for the purpose of performing emergency repair work in the field * Must keep accurate inventory records through an inventory tracking system * Ensures the compliance on a day to day basis with State, Federal, and District requirements. Ensures a safe environment exists and that all maintenance and related activities are in conformance with District policies and regulatory requirements * Helps keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition * Ability to work a flexible schedule (if needed) as well as may be required to be on-call on nights, weekends, and during severe weather * Regular attendance, work assigned hours * Dress neatly * Use proper language * Foster courteous relations between students, staff and co-workers * Performs such other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: * Twelve (12) month contract * Full-time: Forty (40) hours per week minimum or as needed. * Working hours to be determined in conjunction with Director of Transportation * "The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout employment with the District." * Individual must successfully be able to meet the requirements of a BCI/FBI Background Check