Maintenance (A) School Bus Mechanic

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christina School District is seeking a Maintenance (A) School Bus Mechanic to service buses, trucks, cars and related equipment at the Lane Transportation Center. This role involves preventive maintenance, diesel repairs, and adhering to safety standards for student transport.

Applicants must have a formal trade school credential, 4 years' automotive experience (2 years at skilled level on heavy trucks/buses), diesel/air brake knowledge, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district.
• Four years' experience in automotive mechanic trade, two years at skilled level on medium/heavy-duty trucks and school buses, including diesel repairs, overhaul, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems and related systems.
• CDL Class B license and School Bus Driver's License with P, S and air brake endorsements required or to be obtained within probation.
• May be required to work night shift, extended hours or holidays.
• Must supply complete set of personal hand tools up to 1 inch sockets and wrenches.
• Able to lift 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses, trucks, cars, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on buses and equipment.
• Respond to road service calls and towing recoveries, assess and secure vehicles.
• Open/close transportation operations and assist with inspections.
• Drive school buses on routes as needed to ensure safe transport.
• Complete written or electronic maintenance records for equipment.
• Lead or train others in demonstrated crafts when required.
• Support other department staff and participate in maintenance operations as needed.

Skills

Diesel engines

Air brake systems

CDL Class B + Bus endorsements

Tool handling

Follow instructions

Heavy-duty experience

Education

Formal trade school or equivalent

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

Position: Maintenance (A) School Bus Mechanic (For School buses, trucks, cars and related equipment) Location: Lane Transportation Center Reports To: Supervisor of Transportation and Shop Foreman Basic Function: Responsible for performing skilled repair and maintenance of school buses, trucks, cars and related work as required

Salary: Salary schedule can be found on the District's website: https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/326ead94-2ad4-4da9-9e6e-2a1cda8fc367

• Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district
• Four years' experience in an automotive mechanic trade, two years of which shall have been at the skilled level working on medium or heavy-duty trucks and school buses. Including diesel repairs, overhaul, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks in their specific craft
• Knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems and other related systems that would need repair.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to complete service records and reports.
• Must have or obtain a CDL "Class B" Commercial Driver's License* and a School Bus Drivers License with "P*","S" and air brake endorsements* to be successfully completed within the probationary period of employment
• May be required to work night shift, extended hours or holidays as transportation operations require.
• Must supply complete set of personal hand tools up to one (1) inch sockets and wrenches.
• Able to lift 50 pounds with assistance

Duties

• Assists other maintenance personnel when requested
• Ensure safety of buses worked on for safe transportation of students, drivers, and general public
• Perform preventive maintenance on buses and equipment, trucks, plows, skid steer, and tractors
• Responds to road service calls for us repairs, accidents and towing recovery, operating safely assessing situations quickly, securing us and assisting driver and supervisor in transfer of students in all weather conditions, day or night, as instructed
• Answer spontaneous shop calls
• Open and close transportation department morning and night
• Salt plow yards with all equipment as needed for snow removal and ice conditions
• Prepare all buses for biannual state inspection
• Repair/replace radio/pa systems
• Perform heavy repairs of engine transmissions, suspension, axle, drive shafts and brake systems
• Cooperate fully with other Transportation Department employees and other district personnel
• Responsible for major maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance related to their demonstrated craft skill
• Participate in maintenance operations other than their demonstrated skill when needed
• Handles maintenance requests as assigned by the Supervisor or designee and paperwork involved in completion of assignment.
• Operates other equipment as required including a school bus
• Demonstrate leadership ability as well as capability to instruct others in their demonstrated craft skill
• Drive school buses on routes transporting students as required to ensure efficient transportation operations when needed
• Complete written or electronic maintenance records for all equipment
• May be required to work during emergency operations
• Sweep/clear debris from shop floors
• Minor repairs to fenders or other body parts
• Other duties as assigned

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level.

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone].