Transportation - Bus Mechanic

SUMMARY: Skilled and dependable bus mechanic who has experience in ensuring safety and reliability of a school bus fleet.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES . Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs routine maintenance, inspections and complete repairs in a timely and efficient manner, some of which include:
• • Minor daily maintenance
  • Tune ups
  • Exhaust system
  • Electrical systems
  • Drive train
  • Sterring
  • Brake system
  • Engine repair, overhaul or replacement
  • Body repair
  • Suspension
• Complies with all state and federal safety standards.
• Complies with discipline polices set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation.
• Participates in on-site training
• Shows proficiency in maintaining accurate record of inspections, repairs, use of parts and services performed.
• Possess and maintain cabinet and tools necessary to perform responsibilities as listed herein.
• Continually present a neat appearance; well groomed, with clean and appropriate clothing
• Keep all endorsements and certificates up to date

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As determined by Director of Transportation

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience in automotive, diesel or heavy equipment repair. Experience working on school buses. Possess State of Michigan Mechanic’s Certification in appropriate repair categories: Master Heavy Duty (truck), Engine Gas and Diesel (Truck), Drive Train (Truck) Suspension and Steering (Truck), Brakes and Braking System (Truck), Electrical System (Truck) and Transmission (Truck). Formal mechanical training with ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Certification is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License – Group A endorsement, a Passenger endorsement, and “S” endorsement. Must pass State Skill Test and State Written Test.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass State Skill Test, State Written Test, Department of Transportation physical and MDE Basic Training Program. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools. And is continuously driving on the job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100º and below 32º _and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.

Applicant Submission

Anyone interested in applying for this position should submit an application via TalentEd online application system at this link:

Questions may be directed to:

Sarah Mitchell- Ogden, Director of Human Resources

[email protected]

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division, Richmond, MI 48062.