Job Description
Bus Mechanic
Position: Bus Mechanic - Mechanic I, II, III
Purpose of Position: To ensure the safety of all persons riding in school vehicles by implementing a program of preventive maintenance for all school vehicles and performing repairs on vehicles in a timely and professional manner.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Oklahoma Drivers License/CDL with school bus endorsement
- Advance technical training in automotive and small engine repair
- State Vehicle Inspectors License
- Physically capable of performing prescribed duties
Physical Requirements:
- Good health and high energy level
- Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or more
- Ability to climb & descend a ladder
- Extensive kneeling, crawling, standing & bending
- Ability to tolerate a stressful environment
- Ability to lift objects above shoulder level
- Extensive pushing/pulling and twisting
- Good vision and hearing
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to read warning labels and safety documents
- Ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions
- Ability to communicate by giving comprehendible oral instructions
- Ability to perform basic numerical calculations
- Ability to perform routine tasks without close supervision
- Plan, schedule and organize work
- Attention to detail
- Ability to comprehend technical manuals and safety documents
- Ability to be on 24 hour call
- Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards
- Proficient in multitasking
Essential Job Functions:
- Comply with School Board Policy
- Be alert to safety conditions; anything found unsafe should be reported to supervisor and rendered safe as soon as possible
- Perform assigned daily tasks on time
- Communicate and confer frequently with the Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance & Transportation
- Comply with relevant laws and procedures for the storage, use and disposal of chemicals, trash, rubbish, waste and blood borne contaminated items
- Move furniture and/or equipment within the building(s) as required for various activities and as directed by supervisor
- Remain on the work-site during work shift schedule unless excused by the Assistant Superintendent
- Capable of operating the school's vehicles and equipment necessary to carry out the duties of his/her job. The operation of school vehicles by the employee must be limited to business that is necessary to perform his/her job. It is not to be used for personal business.
- Assist maintenance employees as needed
- Repairing of the following equipment; school buses, school automobiles, tractors, mowing equipment etc. as deemed necessary
- Develop and maintain a system to ensure all school vehicles are included in a preventative maintenance program. This program will include but is not limited to oil changes, lubrications, filter changes, and other periodic maintenance that is suggested by the vehicle's manufacturer
- Insure that the school bus garage and its related equipment will be used only for the repair of school vehicles and school equipment
- Drive a school bus route when required
- Provide supervision for extra activities
- Respects the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons and personnel
- Uses good judgment at all times
- Comply with all items contained in the district's Hazard Communication Program
- Attend quarterly safety meetings as scheduled by the district safety coordinator
Other Job Functions:
- Perform other duties that may be necessary to achieve job purpose, or that may be assigned
- Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.
- Keep up to date license for assigned area
Chickasha Public Schools
Job Tags
Immediate start, Shift work,