12 Month Mechanic 1.0 FTE

Department: Transportation Reports to: Director of Transportation/Transportation Supervisor Term: 12 Months Full Time: 40 hours Position Summary: Works in collaboration with the Director of Transportation and other departmental staff to ensure school buses and other District vehicles are maintained in safe operating condition.

Essential Functions

Inspects, diagnoses, and makes repairs of mechanical defects on all buses, vans, cars, and trucks in the transportation department. Detects, analyzes, and repairs any mechanical problems on all district vehicles. Maintains all vehicles in safe operating condition, according to latest safety standards. Indicates and identifies the need for appropriate parts for repair.

Maintains records of time, material, and parts, warranties, and preventive maintenance. Performs annual emissions testing and certification inspections as required. Coordinates with state officials to perform annual emission and licensing inspections. Operates and performs tasks using modern mechanical and electrical testing and maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, oscilloscope, infrared, and computer analyzer.

Promotes and maintains a high standard of safety and housekeeping methods in all work connected areas. Complies with EOA, OSHA, ADOT and DPS inspections and requirements. Serves as a bus driver when as required. Ensures that all work is completed in accordance with District policy and applicable state and federal laws.

Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor. Training and Experience: High School diploma or GED. Minimum of five years mechanical experience in gasoline and diesel engines. Licensing/Certification Requirements: Commercial driver's license (valid licensure must be maintained). Licensed in R-134a (valid licensure must be maintained).

ADA and Other Requirements: Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

Attachment(s): 26-27 TUHSD Compensation Schedule Non Exempt.pdf Mechanic r1 11132020.pdf