Bus Mechanic

Perrysburg School District; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a full-time Bus Mechanic to maintain a safe, reliable fleet and run preventive maintenance programs. You will service buses, inspect vehicles, manage parts and records, and lead school transportation maintenance to keep buses ready for inspections.

The role requires a valid CDL endorsement and bus certificate, a high school diploma, and hands-on automotive experience. You will train drivers and collaborate with administrators to ensure safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with CDL endorsement and bus driver's certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent required and must be at least 18 years old.
• Extensive knowledge of automotive mechanics and ability to follow a thorough plan.
• Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate other staff with professional tact.
• Demonstrates health, reliability, and a sincere desire to aid students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, reliable bus fleet and establish a preventive maintenance program.
• Schedule and inspect buses on a regular maintenance cycle; perform repairs as needed.
• Consult owner/driver and service manuals for maintenance procedures.
• Oversee summer maintenance and readiness for annual Ohio Highway Patrol inspection.
• Maintain inventory of parts and keep cost records.
• Keep bus garage clean, orderly and hazard-free.
• Promote positive relations with staff and community.
• Assist in training prospective drivers.
• Assign duties and approve buses for use; report urgent concerns to transportation director.
• Keep records and prepare reports on buses and maintenance.

Skills

CDL endorsement

Bus driver's certificate

HS diploma

18+ years old

Auto mechanics

Instructional ability

Leadership

Public relations

Health & attendance

Student assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Owner's/service manuals

Job description

Employment Status: Full Time, $23.18per hour ( 8 hours a day)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• 1. Valid driver's license with CDL endorsement; bus drivers' certificate.
• 2. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3. At least eighteen (18) years old.
• 4. Sufficiently skilled with experience and/or training in automotive mechanics to understand the vehicle; be adequately equipped to follow a definite plan which is thorough, systematic and adequate.
• 5. Be able to instruct other employees, evaluate their work and offer suggestions for improvement.
• 6. Ability to lay out work for others, give instructions and direct other mechanics in a firm, yet fair and friendly manner.
• 7. Professional tact, diplomacy and presentation with administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents and the community.
• 8. Conscientious and assumes responsibility for own work performance.
• 9. Good health, high moral character and good attendance record.
• 10. Demonstrate enthusiasm and a sincere desire to aid all students.

General Description:

Maintain and provide a safe and reliable bus fleet which, in addition to emergency repairs, will include regular and periodic inspection and maintenance procedures to reduce frequency of repairs and lower cost of operation and maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• 1. Ensure that safe and satisfactory equipment is maintained at all times.
• 2. Establish and maintain a program of preventative maintenance.
• 3. Schedule, service and inspect buses and other Board-owned motor vehicles on a regularly scheduled program making repairs as needed, i.e. every 1,000 to 1,500 miles.
• 4. Have access to and know how to use the owner/driver's manual and the service manual provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
• 5. Responsible for the summer bus maintenance program and having all buses ready for the annual inspection by the Ohio Highway Patrol.
• 6. Maintain an inventory of supplies and materials.
• 7. Keep adequate cost records.
• 8. See that the bus garage is clean, orderly and free of hazardous conditions.
• 9. Promote good public relations with those with whom he/she works through personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• 11. Assist in the training of prospective drivers.
• 12. Assign duties to others as needed.
• 13. Approve/disapprove of school buses for immediate use and approve repairs and replacement of parts as necessary. Any immediate concerns are to be reported to the transportation director.
• 14. Take inservice training courses where possible and practical.
• 15. Keep records and make reports as required on:
• A. All buses, i.e. tune-ups, tires, brakes, oil changes, clutches, safety equipment, etc.
• 16. Order all replacement parts for buses, chassis and gear lubrication, motor oil, anti-freeze, batteries, gas and oxygen, radiators, heater cores, gasoline, etc. using purchasing procedures, purchase order numbers, etc. as authorized by the transportation director.
• 17. Oversee the record keeping for all buses and maintenance.
• 18. Estimate damage to buses caused by accidents.
• 19. Place in each bus first aid equipment, fuel sheets, etc.
• 20. Responsible to go out on all bus breakdowns.
• 21. Assist the general maintenance person when summer inspection is over or in emergency situations.
• 22. Serve as custodian of all Board-owned garage equipment.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• 2. Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• 3. Conduct other duties related to the mechanic's duties as assigned by the transportation supervisor.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• 2. Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.
• 3. Occasional interaction among unruly children.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The Perrysburg Exempted Village School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change.