Bus Mechanic

Campbell County School District; Gillette (WY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County School District is seeking a Bus Mechanic to ensure district vehicles are safe and reliable. You will diagnose and repair mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and document all work to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires CDL Type B with endorsement, commitment to safety, and ability to work with a team in a school transportation environment. Training and ongoing certification are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Ability to diagnose vehicle malfunctions and determine repairs.
• Ability to fabricate parts and provide items needed for repairs.
• CDL Type B with PSEndorsement required; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Maintains logs and records to meet federal/state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts parts and systems to ensure fitness and proper operation of vehicles.
• Performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections on district vehicles.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and determines necessary repairs or replacements.
• Repairs diesel/gasoline engines, transmissions, and other systems as needed.
• Replaces defective parts and conducts road tests to verify repair quality.
• Prepares repair and maintenance records for compliance.

Skills

Safety practices

Mechanical aptitude

Record keeping

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Targeted job related education

CDL Type B with PSEndorsement

CPR/First Aid Certification

ASE Truck/School Bus Brake Certification

Tools

Automotive diagnostic equipment

Job description

The job of Bus Mechanic is done for the purpose/s of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition includes determining needed repairs and/or replacements on district vehicles; performing required repairs and preventivemaintenance and providing written documentation of repairs to meet district, state and federal requirements.

This job reports to Transportation Shop Manager

Essential Functions

• Adjusts parts, components, systems (e.g. computerized systems, carburetors,valves, pistons, rings, bearings, etc.) for thepurpose of ensuring the fitness and proper operation of all vehicles.
• Attends safety meetings and other in service meetings for the purpose of making sure the job is done in a safe manner.Checks fluid levels, tire pressure and accessory items (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, fuses, fan belts, wiper blades, etc.) forthe purpose of identifying possible leaks and needed repairs, adjustments or replacements to maintain vehicles in good working order.
• Diagnoses potential vehicle malfunctions for the purpose of determining needed vehicle repairs and/or replacements.
• Fabricates parts for the purpose of providing items necessary for repairs.
• Inspects school buses and other district vehicles for the purpose of adhering to a preventive maintenance schedule andsafety inspection standards and requirements.
• Maintains tools, equipment and/or shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required toolsand equipment within a safe work area.
• Performs road tests on all vehicles/school buses for the purpose of ensuring that vehicles are in safe operating order.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. records of repairs, maintenance logs, costs, vehicle warranties, etc.) for the purpose ofconveying required information and meeting federal and state requirements.
• Repairs vehicle systems/components, etc. (e.g. diesel/gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, etc.) for thepurpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Replaces all defective vehicle parts/systems (e.g. brakes, fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges, electrical wiring, etc.) for thepurpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in a safe operating condition.
• Responds to road calls regarding disabled vehicles for the purpose of performing emergency repair work in the fieldand/or determining if vehicle needs to be towed.
• Trains less experienced mechanic as may be required for the purpose of providing information on the proper operation ofequipment and ensuring repairs are performed safety and within specifications.

Other Functions

• Assists other mechanics and/or assistant mechanics as needed for the purpose of completing difficult tasks andresponding to coworker requests.
• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Performs functions of a school bus driver as maybe required for the purpose of ensuring coverage of routes and providingsnow day and weekend support as necessary.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in Transportation department; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; displaying mechanical aptitude; setting priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with detailed information/data; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding,and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units isoften required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the Organization’s services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significantlifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/orcrawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 45% walking, and 35% standing.The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Experience:Job related experience is desired.

Education:Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Equivalency:

Required Testing:Federal DOT Physical; Pre-employment DrugScreen; Random Drug/Alcohol Screening

Certificates and Licenses:CDL Type B Driver's License w/PSEndorsement; CPR/First Aid Certificate (byassignment); Evidence of Insurability; ASE Truck/School Bus Brake Certification

Continuing Educ. / Training:Six hours annual training required by WYDOT; Maintain evidence of insurability

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance