Bus Mechanic

Hammond; Hammond, Northern (IN, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hammond seeks a skilled vehicle maintenance technician. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities for buses and vehicles, requiring a valid CDL and ASE certification. Candidates should have experience with diesel/gas engines and be able to maintain accurate records. The position demands effective communication and troubleshooting abilities, as well as compliance with safety and maintenance protocols in a loud, mechanical environment.

Qualifications

• Past experience or training on diesel/gas heavy-duty engines.
• Must have or obtain a valid CDL with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsement.
• ASE certification or equivalent must be completed within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair District vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure adequate maintenance and repair records are kept.
• Participate in state inspections for buses.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle systems; operate shop equipment as needed.
• Supply and maintain your own tools.
• Drive all district vehicles when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASE certification or equivalent

ASE or equivalent certification (within 18 months)

Tools

Basic hand tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Overview

General Role and Responsibilities: Coordinates activities to ensure that District vehicles, including buses, maintenance trucks and equipment are properly maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assures adequate maintenance and repair records are maintained for District vehicles and equipment.
• Participates in preparation for Annual State Police Bus inspection.
• Maintains the ability to diagnose, repair, rebuild and make necessary adjustments on all vehicle systems.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and ability to repair components on all systems, including the ability to operate shop equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and related repairs on District vehicles.
• Supply and maintain your own tools.
• Maintain violation free CDL license.
• Must be prepared to drive all vehicles when necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees or groups of employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Qualifications

• Past experience or training on diesel/gas heavy-duty engines.
• Must be able to obtain or have a current valid CDL, with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsement; CDL must be point free.
• Must have or become ASE or equivalent certification as determined by the Director of Transportation. Probationary period will be given to obtain License. ASE certification or equivalent must be completed within 18 months of hire.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Personal Attributes

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student, staff and community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

The applicant must possess the desire and drive to obtain the below mentioned certifications by evidencing continual enrollment and successful completion in approved courses. Necessary certification by either ASE or any organization accredited by the Commission of the National Association of Trade/Technical Schools or by acknowledgement of the Director of Transportation based on prior training and/or experience in the following areas:

• Diesel Engine
• Diesel Electronics
• Gasoline Engine
• Automatic Transmission/Trans Axle
• Electrical System
• Air Conditioning Systems & Refrigerant Recovery
• Total Drive Train
• Heavy Duty Brakes
• Anti-lock Braking Systems
• Suspension and Steering
• Welding
• Body Repair
• Painting and Refinishing
• School Bus special equipment

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds such as bus parts and chemical containers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet and noisy environments.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical bus and equipment. The employee may frequently work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, gas fumes and spray. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and occasionally very loud.

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).