Journey Level Mechanic

Federal Way Public Schools; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools seeks a Journey Level Mechanic to maintain, repair, and rebuild district fleet vehicles. You will diagnose powertrain, brake, chassis, lighting, and electrical systems, interpret parts lists, and complete work orders with cost data.

The role may include occasional bus driver duties and road tests to ensure repairs meet standards. Requirements include a high school diploma and five years of related experience or training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of experience or technical training in inspection, repair, or maintenance of medium/heavy-duty equipment.

Responsibilities

• Rebuilds and repairs vehicle components and exchanges parts as needed.
• Diagnose and repair powertrain, brake, chassis, lighting, heating and electrical systems.
• Interpret parts lists and maintenance procedures for gasoline/diesel buses and equipment.
• Complete work orders with accurate cost and time data.
• Occasional bus driver assignments and road testing to verify repairs.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Powertrain repair

Brake systems

Electrical systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Federal Way Public Schools

Position Summary

The Journey Level Mechanic provides maintenance, repairs, and rebuilding functions on District fleet vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Rebuilds and repairs components and auxiliary systems on vehicles or makes component exchanges.
• Performs minor body repairs and painting on vehicles.
• Diagnoses and repairs power train components, brake systems, chassis components and body, lighting, heating, and electrical systems.
• Interprets parts lists, assembly drawings, technical orders and maintenance procedures concerning gasoline and diesel‑powered buses and other equipment.
• Completes work orders with proper cost and time data.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform bus driver assignments on an occasional basis, as needed.
• Perform necessary tests, including road tests, to ensure that repairs made are adequate.
• Serve as a member of the Transportation Team of the District; perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience or technical training in functions such as inspection, repair, or maintenance of medium and heavy‑duty equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of basic, general purpose, vehicle repair course.

Condition of Employment

• Criminal background clearance.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and CDL with appropriate school bus endorsements.
• FMCSA drug and alcohol testing program.

Knowledge

• Shop safety requirements.
• Bus maintenance.

Ability to

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency.
• Set work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirement of confidentiality.
• Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision.
• Speak, read and follow written communications in English.
• Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority.
• Continue professional growth.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.".
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The person in this position will frequently stand, walk, bend/stoop, twist, squat/kneel. The person will occasionally talk/hear, sit, climb 3-4 stairs into a bus and up to a 6 ft ladder, and use foot controls for operating various vehicles including 84 passenger size buses. Vision is in constant use in the position. Frequent use a computer screen and keyboard. The lift/carry requirements for this position include: constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs; frequently 11-20 lbs; and occasionally 21-50 lbs. This position seldom lifts/carries 50-100 lbs and should be done as a two‑person lift.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work indoors and outdoors in inclement weather and must be able to demonstrate visual concentration on details. The employee experiences inflexible deadlines; frequent interruptions; and exposure to hazardous chemicals. The employee will be exposed to high noise level in the work environment. The employee is required to properly wear any personal protection equipment supplied by the District. Occasional exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals. This position is subject to alternation shifts.

Work Schedule

This position typically works, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 260 days per year.

Reporting Relationship

Position reports to and evaluated by Executive Director of Transportation or designee. May also be required to take instructions from Lead Mechanic.

Representation

Public School Employees of Washington (PSE)

Level of Compensation

Level 06: Transportation on the PSE Salary Schedule

Classification History

Reviewed and updated 9/2022
Update format 5/2017
Update with physical demand/working conditions 5/2015

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Discrimination Statement

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Equal Employment Opportunities Statement

Federal Way Public Schools provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital or family status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal.