Fleet Mechanic I

HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fleet Mechanic I to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will perform essential mechanical duties in maintaining and repairing school buses and fleet vehicles, ensuring they are safe and operational. The position requires a strong understanding of diesel and gas engines, as well as the ability to keep meticulous records of all services and repairs. If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of the transportation services provided to students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Ability to evaluate, diagnose, and repair maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of school buses and fleet vehicles.
• Keep records of all services and repairs conducted.

Skills

Engine Repair (Diesel and Gas)

Routine Maintenance Evaluation

Record Keeping

Safety Practices

Preventive Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Small Engine Repair Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

• Position Type:
  Transportation/ Fleet Mechanic
  
  
• Date Posted:
  12/13/2024
  
  
• Location:
  Transportation
  
  
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
  
  

Job Title: Fleet Mechanic I
Supervisor: Fleet Mechanic II
Terms of Employment: 246 days

Job Summary
Perform skilled mechanical duties in the maintenance and repair of school bus (diesel and gas) and fleet vehicles.

Essential Duties

1. Have a working knowledge of engines (diesel and gas), service requirements, transmissions and brakes.
2. Keep records of all services and repairs.
3. Practices safety, good housekeeping and preventive maintenance in all work.
4. Perform various types of equipment repairs to include but not limited to; small engines, lawnmowers, generators and tractors.
5. Subject to special assignments as designated by supervisor.

Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of Support Personnel.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required)

1. High School Diploma required.
2. VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER’S LICENSE with CDL or ABILITY TO OBTAIN CDL within four months.
3. Evaluate, diagnose and repair routine maintenance failure problems (overhauls) and report major problems to supervisor.
4. As directed, responds to service calls to determine the severity of the problem and makes required repairs.
5. Must be able to obtain and maintain necessary qualifications for the inspection requirements of school bus and other vehicles.
6. Must be able to assemble and maintain proper records that document maintenance and repairs performed.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl.
Additional physical requirements include the following:

• Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 70 pounds;
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
• Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade: 106

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.