Journeyman I

COWETA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Coweta County School District is seeking a Journeyman Mechanic 1 to diagnose problems, maintain shop records, and order needed parts for a fleet of school buses. The role requires handling mid-range diesel engines (International, Cummins, Mercedes), gasoline engines, hydraulic and air brake systems, and drive lines.

Experience with radio and camera systems is a plus. The position emphasizes the ability to work with minimal supervision, adhere to safety rules, and collaborate with shop personnel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and CDL.
• Experience with mid-range diesel engines (International, Cummins, Mercedes) and school bus systems; hydraulic and air brake systems; transmissions; drive lines and axles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair engines and fuel systems; overhaul engines in/out of frame.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and air brake systems; rebuild calipers and brake components.
• Diagnose and repair or rebuild transmissions (auto and manual); clutch and pressure plate.
• Diagnose Motorola Radio System issues and perform minor repairs to radio/antenna/mic.
• Diagnose camera systems (REI and ANGEL TRAX); retrieve, download, and copy camera hard drives.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Job description

12 MONTH-HOURLY

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Have the ability to diagnose problems, maintain shop records, and order needed parts.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED equivalent and commercial driver's license.

Experience

Mid range diesel engines to include: International, Cummins, and Mercedes. All gasoline engines, school bus bodies and chassis, hydraulic and air brake systems, steering components, manual and automatic transmissions, drive lines and rear axles.

Skills Required

Should be able to perform all phases of repair as well as diagnosis of minor and major repairs on the above. Diagnose problems with fuel systems; repair or replace all parts on engines and fuel systems; overhaul engines in or out of frame; remove and re-install engine and components to serviceable and operational condition; diagnose minor and major problems with ignition and electrical systems to include all lights with monitor systems; charge systems to include batteries. Diagnose and repair hydraulic and air brake systems to include all phases of repair, rebuild caliper, hydro booster, air brake valves and brake chambers; turn and true rotors and drums; power steering pump and gears, kingpins, bushings, tie rod ends and front axle components; rear axle gear and other hubs; drive line components. Diagnose and repair or rebuild transmissions (automatic and manual); clutch and pressure plate. RADIO SYSTEM: Be able to diagnose problems with the Motorola Radio System. Make minor repairs within the radio, antenna, and microphone. CAMERA SYSTEMS: Be able to diagnose problems with camera systems at present REI and ANGEL TRAX. Make minor repairs to the camera and recording systems. Ability to retrieve, Download, and copy the camera hard drives. COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS: Be able to perform diagnostics on the following engines: International, Cummins, and Mercedes. Ability to read the codes and research them.

• Have the ability to diagnose problems, maintain shop records, and order needed parts.
• Communicate in an orderly manner with shop personnel, bus drivers and other supervisors.
• Should be able to perform work assignments with minimum supervision.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all safety rules.
• Perform such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Shop Foreman and/or Transportation Manager.

POSITION TITLE: JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC 1

12 MONTH-HOURLY

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Have the ability to diagnose problems, maintain shop records, and order needed parts.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED equivalent and commercial driver's license.

Experience

Mid range diesel engines to include: International, Cummins, and Mercedes. All gasoline engines, school bus bodies and chassis, hydraulic and air brake systems, steering components, manual and automatic transmissions, drive lines and rear axles.

Skills Required

Should be able to perform all phases of repair as well as diagnosis of minor and major repairs on the above. Diagnose problems with fuel systems; repair or replace all parts on engines and fuel systems; overhaul engines in or out of frame; remove and re-install engine and components to serviceable and operational condition; diagnose minor and major problems with ignition and electrical systems to include all lights with monitor systems; charge systems to include batteries. Diagnose and repair hydraulic and air brake systems to include all phases of repair, rebuild caliper, hydro booster, air brake valves and brake chambers; turn and true rotors and drums; power steering pump and gears, kingpins, bushings, tie rod ends and front axle components; rear axle gear and other hubs; drive line components. Diagnose and repair or rebuild transmissions (automatic and manual); clutch and pressure plate. RADIO SYSTEM: Be able to diagnose problems with the Motorola Radio System. Make minor repairs within the radio, antenna, and microphone. CAMERA SYSTEMS: Be able to diagnose problems with camera systems at present REI and ANGEL TRAX. Make minor repairs to the camera and recording systems. Ability to retrieve, Download, and copy the camera hard drives. COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS: Be able to perform diagnostics on the following engines: International, Cummins, and Mercedes. Ability to read the codes and research them.

Major Responsibilities

• Have the ability to diagnose problems, maintain shop records, and order needed parts.
• Communicate in an orderly manner with shop personnel, bus drivers and other supervisors.
• Should be able to perform work assignments with minimum supervision.
• Ability to understand and adhere to all safety rules.
• Perform such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Shop Foreman and/or Transportation Manager.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.