Head Bus Mechanic - Transportation

Dublin City Schools; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 39,261 - 44,455; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Schools is looking for a Head Bus Mechanic to ensure the operational excellence of district vehicles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing fleet equipment while adhering to safety regulations. A high school diploma or equivalent experience along with six years of mechanic experience is required.

The position offers a starting pay of $28.50 - $32.27 per hour and a work schedule of 261 days per year, including 10 paid holidays. Join us in maintaining the transportation services essential for our educational programs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• A proficiency in repair & maintenance of buses, trucks, and other fleet equipment.
• Six years of mechanic experience.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to interact professionally.
• Physical capability to appropriately lift and manage equipment.
• Ohio School Bus Driver’s License, Class B-SP Endorsement Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair district fleet equipment.
• Maintain current inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assist District Fleet Head in establishing routine maintenance system.
• Report safety hazards on buses and automotive equipment.
• Attend all mandatory departmental in-service meetings.

Job description

TITLE: Head Bus Mechanic - Transportation

JOB STATUS: FLSA Overtime Eligible

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Transportation

DEPARTMENT: Business Operations

POSITION SUMMARY: To keep the district’s vehicles in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• A proficiency in repair & maintenance of buses, trucks, and other fleet equipment.
• Six years of mechanic experience.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner.
• A suitable dressed, neat and clean appearance.
• Physical capability of appropriately lifting and managing equipment.
• Being physically qualified (Rule 3301-83-07 of Ohio Administrative Code).
• Ohio School Bus Driver’s License, Class B-SP Endorsement Commercial Driver’s License.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs the diagnosis and repair of district fleet equipment.
• Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists District Fleet Head in establishing an efficient and effective system of routine fleet maintenance and preventive care.
• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines [OSHA].
• Maintains records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Maintains high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work connected areas.
• Reports all conditions that present safety hazards on buses and other automotive equipment immediately to the Coordinator of Transportation.
• Reports all accidents as soon as practical and completes required reports.
• Attends all mandatory departmental in-service meetings.
• Assists District Fleet Head with the coordination of all maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles.
• Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material [OSHA].
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

261 days (251 work days and 10 paid holidays); 8 hours per day, excluding lunch; number of days of vacation, holidays and salary as determined by Negotiated Agreement. Work year to be established by the Board.

SALARY

Starting hourly rate: $28.50/HR. - $32.27/HR.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status stipulated by law.