Mechanic

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Montgomery Public Schools is seeking a full-time, 12-month Transportation Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain school system vehicles. The role requires obtaining an Alabama CDL and Bus Driver’s Certificate within six months, and adherence to safety standards and board policies.

Responsibilities include supervising assigned jobs, maintaining parts inventories, and performing routine maintenance on fleet vehicles. Collaboration with drivers and staff is essential.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain Alabama CDL and Bus Driver’s Certificate within six months.
• Must meet state and federal licensing to operate school vehicles.
• Completion of a Certified Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship or four years’ auto/truck shop experience.
• Subject to drug tests per federal/state laws and policies.

Aufgaben

• Accept and complete foreman’s assigned jobs and supervision.
• Maintain safety standards at all times.
• Maintain good relationships with drivers and school staff.
• Diagnose and repair school transportation equipment accurately.
• Ensure proper use of all received parts.
• Report vehicle or equipment abuse to the Transportation Shop Foreman.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain work hours per Board policy.
• Operate school-owned vehicles in compliance with state law and Board policies.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical repair proficiency

Vehicle diagnosis

Heavy parts handling

Physical dexterity

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Alabama CDL & Bus Driver’s Certificate within 6 months

Licensing to operate school bus and automobile

Auto/truck mechanic experience in school bus shop or apprenticeship

Jobbeschreibung

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month
Salary: Determined by the Board
Reports to: Shop Foreman
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

To diagnose, repair, and maintain school system transportation equipment and vehicles in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner in support of the district’s transportation program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept and complete foreman’s assigned jobs and overall supervision.
• Maintain safety standards at all times.
• Maintain good relationships with drivers and other school employees.
• Accurately diagnose and repair school system transportation equipment.
• Assume responsibility for the proper use of all parts received.
• Report any abuse of vehicles and/or equipment to the Transportation Shop Foreman.
• Exhibit skill and efficiency in performing routine and preventative maintenance on all vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain work hours in accordance with Board policy.
• Operate school-owned vehicles in accordance with state law and School Board policies.
• Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to obtain an Alabama CDL and Bus Driver’s Certificate within six (6) months of employment.
• Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations required to operate a school bus and automobile.
• Completion of a Certified Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship, or written verification of four (4) years’ experience as an auto/truck mechanic in a school bus shop.
• Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board’s policies regarding drug testing, operation of school-owned vehicles, transporting students, and all applicable policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring an understanding and proficiency of mechanical repair.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle problems.
• Ability to lift and install heavy parts.
• Physically able to use heavy tools and equipment.
• Physical dexterity, mobility, and strength to stoop, bend, lift, reach, and climb as needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel – GCRK and GCRK-R.