Auto Mechanic

Frontier Central School District; Town of Hamburg (NY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Frontier Central School District seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform a wide range of automotive repairs and bus-related tasks. The role focuses on keeping school vehicles and equipment in safe, reliable condition and requires thorough knowledge of tools, safety practices, and DOT compliance.

Experience with engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems is essential. The position involves heavy manual labor, operation of shop machinery, and occasional snow removal support.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of automotive tools, terminology and trade.
• Awareness of accident and safety precautions in the trade.
• Ability to perform difficult repairs on automotive equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical difficulties readily.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions and work independently.

Aufgaben

• Repair and overhaul engines and components.
• Maintain and repair fuel, cooling, and exhaust systems.
• Inspect electrical systems, chassis, air brake systems and related components.
• Operate shop tools and equipment as required.
• Prepare vehicles for DOT inspections.
• Assist with snow removal and highway maintenance tasks.
• Drive school buses when assigned.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as needed.

Kenntnisse

Auto mechanics

Safety knowledge

Diagnostics

Manual skills

Teamwork

Physical strength

Dependable

CDL-B + air brake

High school diploma

Auto repair training

DOT regulations

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

One year auto repair training

Tools

Valve grinder

Drill press

Lathe

Welding equipment

Jobbeschreibung

JOB GOAL: To perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance and repairtasks on all types of automotive equipment (especially buses), to insure the efficient and smooth operation of the school’s Transportation Department.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Repairs and removes gasoline (or diesel) internal combustion engines, including the fitting of crankshafts, pistons, pins and bearings.
• 2. Removes and overhauls transmission and differentials.
• 3. Maintains and repairs fuel, cooling and exhaust systems.
• 4. Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems, chassis units, air brake systems and accessories.
• 5. Operates a valve-grinder, drill press, lathe, welding and burning equipment and other related tools.
• 6. Repairs or assists in the repair of snow plows, road rollers, mowers, pumps, trucks, sewage operational equipment.
• 7. Assists with emergency snow removal.
• 8. Operates motorized equipment.
• 9. Performs manual laboring tasks connected with highway construction and maintenance operations.
• 10. Wears proper work clothing as specified by supervisor.
• 11. Operates/drives a school bus and transports children as required.
• 12. Prepare vehicles for Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections.
• 13. Performs related work as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Must have thorough knowledge of the tools, techniques and terminology associated with the automotivemechanic’s trade.
• 2. Must have good knowledge of accident and safety precautions of the trade.
• 3. Must have the ability to perform difficult repairs of all types on automotive equipment.
• 4. Must have the ability to diagnose mechanical difficulties readily.
• 5. Must have the ability to work from oral and written instructions and without instruction from one's own diagnosis.
• 6. Must have the ability to get along well with others.
• 7. Must have physical strength and agility.
• 8. Must be dependable and in good physical health.
• 9. Must possess a CDL New York State Class B with P, S and air brake endorsement license at time of appointment.
• 10. Must have graduated from high school or vocational school or be in possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of satisfactory experience in the repair of automotive equipment.
• 11. Must have an elementary education and two (2) years of satisfactory experience in automotive repair, general supervision where applicable and completion of an approved one (1) year training course in automotive repair.
• 12. Must be familiar with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• 13. Must have a satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience.