Mechanic Bus/Automotive

Carroll County VA; Hillsville (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll County VA Bus Garage in Hillsville, VA is seeking a skilled Mechanic Bus/Automotive to repair and maintain school board vehicles. Immediate starting date; full-time position with a salary range of $48,231 to $57,357 per year.

Requires a valid CDL with school bus endorsement, state inspection license, and ability to work with gas and diesel engines. Responsibilities include disassembly/assembly, brake work, tuning, emergency road calls, and welding as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; postsecondary education encouraged.
• Must hold a valid commercial driver's license with school bus endorsement and a state inspection license.
• Ability to operate all vehicle types used in the division.
• Skilled automotive mechanical work on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Ability to plan work and carry out duties without supervision.
• Ability to work from specifications and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations related to the trade.
• Demonstrated professionalism needed to work with students, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble vehicle components (transmissions, gas and diesel engines, clutches, etc.).
• Repair school board vehicles (valves, pistons, bearings; assemble cooling, fuel and exhaust systems).
• Inspect, adjust, repair, overhaul brakes, transmissions, ignition systems, differentials, and rear axles.
• Tune motors.
• Respond to emergency road calls and tow vehicles as needed.
• Install dual brake kits on driver training cars.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and painted work area; clean up daily.
• Perform welding and related tasks as required.
• Perform other related work as required by supervision.

Skills

Diploma or GED

CDL with bus endorsement

State inspection license

Vehicle operation

Skilled mechanical work

Work planning

Follow specifications

Safety knowledge

Community relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To perform skilled work in the repair and maintenance of all school board vehicles.

Qualifications

• Preferably a high school diploma or GED certificate. Postsecondary education preferred.
• Hold a valid commercial driver's license, properly endorsed to drive a school bus, and a valid state inspection license.
• Ability to operate all vehicle types used in the division.
• Demonstrated ability to do skilled automotive mechanical work, on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Ability to plan work and carry out duties without supervision.
• Ability to work from specifications and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations in relation to trade.
• Have demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, school personnel and members of the community.

Performance Responsibilities

• To disassemble and assemble all vehicle components such as transmissions, gas and diesel engines, clutches, etc.
• To complete all repairs on school board vehicles such as the replacement of valves, pistons, and main bearings; assemble cooling, fuel and exhaust systems.
• To inspect, adjust, repair, and overhaul brakes, transmissions, ignition systems, differentials, and rear axle assemblies.
• To tune motors.
• To respond to emergency road calls from disabled school equipment, make minor adjustments, or tow the vehicle to the school bus garage.
• To install dual brake kits on driver training cars.
• To keep work area neat, clean, and painted and to clean work area at the end of each work day.
• To perform a variety of welding jobs.
• To perform other related work as required by

Terms of Employment

Twelve month year. The salary will be determined by the Carroll County School Board.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.

***CCPSD participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Mechanic Bus/Automotive

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Job Details

Job ID: 5980276

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,231 to $57,357 Per Year

Contact Information

• David Kinzer , Transportation Manager
• Bus Garage
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]