Mechanic

Poplarville School District; Poplarville (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplarville School District is seeking a Transportation Mechanic to maintain and repair district buses and equipment. The role emphasizes reliability and adherence to transportation safety protocols, with supervision of garage staff and collaboration with the Transportation Director.

Experience with automotive maintenance and ability to follow district procedures is valued, with a focus on keeping vehicles in optimal operating condition for uninterrupted student transportation.

Qualifications

• CDL with P and S endorsements with air brakes is required.
• Automotive mechanic experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, assigns, and repairs district automotive equipment.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Sets up maintenance systems and records for parts and service.
• Supervises mechanics and ensures safety and good housekeeping.

Skills

CDL endorsements

Tools

CDL with P and S endorsements with air brakes

Job description

Poplarville School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Transportation Mechanic. Mechanic Experience and/or certifications prefered but not required.

Title:Automotive MechanicQualifications:

The Automotive Mechanic shall possess a demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities and other such alternatives as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CDL with P and S endorsements with air brakes is required.

Reports to:Transportation Director (TD)Job Goal:To keep the district's buses in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Essential

Functions:

• Supervises the diagnosing, assigning, and repairing of district automotive equipment.
• Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Establishes an efficient and effective system of routine automotive maintenance and preventive care.
• Sets up and supervises a system for the receipt and issuance of parts and supplies and the keeping of records and inventories.
• Lays out, assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of the mechanics in the overhaul and repair of district automotive equipment.
• Promotes high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work-connected areas.
• Is prompt arriving at work and to any appointments / assignments.
• Is available for team communications by email/text/voice or any other means as directed by the TD or Designee..
• Agrees to, understands, and operates under the Transportation Team's operating procedures.

Additional

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the recruitment, screening, training, and evaluating of garage employees.
• Participates in and completes the approved district Staff Development Program.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor may from time to time assign.

Evaluation

Performance of the individual holding this job will be evaluated by this position's immediate supervisor .

Evaluations will be performed annually for means of determining the re-hiring/termination at this position.

Evaluations may be done several times throughout the year at the discretion of this position's immediate supervisor.

Job Specifics for Automotive MechanicJob Location:Bus BarnScope of Work:Buses, District Vehicles, District Equipment, Bus Barn garage, tools, and equipment. Smartphone:The Automotive Mechanic is required to have a cell phone for use in communicating with the Transportation Director, drivers, and other Transportation Team members.Payscale:This position is based on a base twelve month agreement (actual total days worked will be reported on yearly worker agreement). Compensation and work year to be established by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. This position is "At Will".