Mechanic - Transportation Services

Position Title: Vehicle Mechanic Division: Operations/Transportation Reports To: Shop Foreman FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Schedule: MI, MII, MIII, or MIV Work Days: 244 Essential Duties: Perform maintenance duties, jobs, tasks, functions, and responsibilities as assigned by work orders or directed by supervisors to maintain school system vehicles.

Follow work schedules as assigned by supervisors to maintain school system vehicles, including off-hour emergency maintenance situations. Complete all work orders as assigned in a timely, effective, and efficient manner. Maintain, care for, and keep up with all assigned equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to fulfill duties and responsibilities.

Adhere to all safety rules and regulations; follow all equipment, material, and product use directions. Adhere to all school system personnel rules and regulations. Maintain accurate records and reports, such as repair records and inspection reports. Participate in training and staff development activities as may be required by the school system or state and federal regulations.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required. Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements preferred at the time of employment. Must have a combination of experience and training in maintaining, repairing and rebuilding automotive engines, including diesels.

ASE Certification, preferred. Ability to pass annual physical required. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.

Ability to be present at the physical worksite. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Must be able to be present at the physical worksite. Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing (lifts and ladders). Ability to perform routine physical activities including, but not limited to, repetitive motion, bending, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with assistance.

Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.