Mechanic

Broken Arrow Public Schools; Stonehurst (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Broken Arrow Public Schools seeks a Mechanic I in Transportation to maintain and repair diesel and gasoline school buses and related equipment. The role requires ASE School Bus Certification or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Certification, a High School diploma or GED, and a valid CDL Class B with air brakes, passenger and school endorsements.

Responsibilities include diagnosing problems, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with district policies and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ASE School Bus Certification or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Certification required.
• State school bus inspector certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in bus or medium/light duty truck repair; school bus industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems and maintains diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment.
• Adjusts timing mechanism, replaces spark plugs, and re-faces valves.
• Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels.
• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
• Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Checks and repairs doors and lifts.

Skills

English proficiency

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE School Bus Certification

Heavy Diesel Certification

State School Bus Inspector Certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Location

Transportation - South Terminal

JOB TITLE: Mechanic I

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Fleet Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

these statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required

Education

High school diploma or GED. ASE School Bus Certification or Medium /Heavy Duty Truck Certification required. Heavy diesel degree or certificate preferred. State school bus inspector certification required within 6 months of hire.

Experience

Minimum 2 years work experience in bus or medium/light duty truck repair and maintenance. At least 1 year in school bus transportation industry preferred.

Skills

Valid CDL class B with air brake, passenger, and school endorsements. Knowledge in all aspects of bus and truck repair and maintenance. Able to read, write and communicate in English.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all rules, policies and procedures of Broken Arrow Public Schools, along with regulations pertaining to the Transportation Department.


• Drives a school bus route based on operational need.


• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems and maintains diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment.


• Adjusts timing mechanism, replaces spark plugs, and re-faces valves.


• Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels.


• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.


• Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.


• Repairs carburetors, ignition systems, and electrical components.


• Checks and repairs doors and lifts.


• Removes, replaces, and reassembles transmissions and clutches, fuel, oil, and water pumps, generators, and other parts of the engine and suspension system.


• Performs general maintenance as needed.


• Installs rings and bearings, and ensures proper adjustment.


• Tunes motors using standard testing equipment.


• Re-faces brakes drums and realigns brakes.


• Lays out and fabricates parts.


• Performs duties and responsibilities as requested by the Transportation Director or Fleet Manager.


• Performs ten (10) hours of continuing education every two (2) years.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicles operation and maintenance.

Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines.

Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical and generating systems of automotive equipment.

Skill to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance, tire replacement, and vehicle body repair.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to physically perform most repairs. (including, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, bending, stooping, etc.)

Demonstrates considerable knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery.

Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.

Ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOR

Ability to use sound judgment. Ability to receive and appropriately respond to directions from supervisor. Ability to deal successfully with changes in job assignment and to respond properly to complaints. Able to work cooperatively with all district employees and the public while achieving the objectives of the job.

ATTENDANCE STATEMENT

Able to be in attendance for assigned work schedule with 95% minimum attendance.