Mechanic - Lead

Oklahoma City Public Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Public Schools seeks a Mechanic - Lead to supervise mechanics and maintain a variety of motorized equipment including vehicles and buses. Serving in a critical role, the incumbent will lead repair activities, ensuring safety and efficiency within the transportation department. Candidates should possess a strong background in equipment maintenance and hold a valid Class (A) driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods and materials used in repair.
• 5 years of journey level experience required.
• Possession of a valid Class (A) Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in equipment maintenance activities.
• Inspects and repairs motorized equipment.
• Trains subordinates and instructs in work methods.

Skills

Welding

Inspection

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic computers

Drills

Grinders

Job description

• Date Posted:
  2/10/2023
  
  
• Location:
  OKCPS Operation Center - Transportation
  
  
• Leads, reviews and participates in equipment maintenance activities.
• Inspects motorized equipment, such as automobiles, school buses, mowers, tractors, diagnoses and determines extent of necessary repairs.
• Installs new and reconditioned engines and transmissions.
• Inspects, cleans, repairs and replaces components of gas, diesel, including carburetors, fuel pumps, strainers, fuel lines, tanks and gauges.
• Repairs and replaces such components as alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches.
• Adjusts and or replaces brakes.
• Performs welding, soldering and brazing.
• Removes and installs; radiators, water pumps, hoses and cooling fans.
• Operates motorized equipment in connection with repair, servicing and recovery.
• Keeps record of repairs; assists in maintaining inventory control of replacement parts; makes recommendations regarding requisitions and purchases of supplies, equipment and parts.
• Trains subordinates; instructs assigned staff in work methods; checks and corrects work in progress and upon completion.
• Notifies immediate supervisor of employee performance problems.
• Reports to supervisor problems encountered in the assigned work and progress in completing work assignments.
• Observes and enforces safety regulations and departmental policies.
• Promote the overall effectiveness of the organization by performing tasks and sharing responsibilities of other members of the Department during peak periods or when there is an overload of duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent.Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment employed in the rebuilding, repair and adjustment of motorized equipment; fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems and their diagnosis, repair and adjustment; operation and care of internal combustion engines; chassis, parts and replacements; provisions of the Department of Transportation CFR 49, part 393 applying to the safe operation of vehicles and school buses on the highway; effective leadership methods; appropriate safety precautions and procedures associated with a vehicle fleet maintenance operation; basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide on-the-job supervision; make oral and written reports on work activities; Schedule Preventive Maintenance requirements; input and retrieve computerized data; inspect and diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate maintenance requirements and remedies; perform mechanical repairs on a variety of motorized equipment; use shop tools, such as drills, grinders, brake lathes and diagnostic computers with skill and safety; care for and maintain tools; understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them appropriately without immediate supervision; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving techniques; maintain accurate records; assign, check, correct and participate fully in the work of subordinates; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Possession of a valid Class (A) Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements/ or must obtain within ninety (90) days of employment and has a good driving record.
• Incumbent to be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in one or all three of the listed certifications: Master Automobile (MA), Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Truck (MT) Technician, and Master School Bus (SB) Technician.
• (5) years of journey level working experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and/or school buses and other power-driven equipment diesel engines.
• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 75 pounds ? Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, work in small spaces, walk and reach overhead.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Position Type:
Maintenance/ Mechanic - Lead

Date Posted:
2/10/2023

Location:
OKCPS Operation Center - Transportation

Leads, reviews and participates in equipment maintenance activities.

Inspects motorized equipment, such as automobiles, school buses, mowers, tractors, diagnoses and determines extent of necessary repairs.

Installs new and reconditioned engines and transmissions.

Inspects, cleans, repairs and replaces components of gas, diesel, including carburetors, fuel pumps, strainers, fuel lines, tanks and gauges.

Repairs and replaces such components as alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches.

Adjusts and or replaces brakes.

Performs welding, soldering and brazing.

Removes and installs; radiators, water pumps, hoses and cooling fans.

Operates motorized equipment in connection with repair, servicing and recovery.

Keeps record of repairs; assists in maintaining inventory control of replacement parts; makes recommendations regarding requisitions and purchases of supplies, equipment and parts.

Trains subordinates; instructs assigned staff in work methods; checks and corrects work in progress and upon completion.

Notifies immediate supervisor of employee performance problems.

Reports to supervisor problems encountered in the assigned work and progress in completing work assignments.

Observes and enforces safety regulations and departmental policies.

Promote the overall effectiveness of the organization by performing tasks and sharing responsibilities of other members of the Department during peak periods or when there is an overload of duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent.Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment employed in the rebuilding, repair and adjustment of motorized equipment; fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems and their diagnosis, repair and adjustment; operation and care of internal combustion engines; chassis, parts and replacements; provisions of the Department of Transportation CFR 49, part 393 applying to the safe operation of vehicles and school buses on the highway; effective leadership methods; appropriate safety precautions and procedures associated with a vehicle fleet maintenance operation; basic computer skills.

Ability to provide on-the-job supervision; make oral and written reports on work activities; Schedule Preventive Maintenance requirements; input and retrieve computerized data; inspect and diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate maintenance requirements and remedies; perform mechanical repairs on a variety of motorized equipment; use shop tools, such as drills, grinders, brake lathes and diagnostic computers with skill and safety; care for and maintain tools; understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them appropriately without immediate supervision; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving techniques; maintain accurate records; assign, check, correct and participate fully in the work of subordinates; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Possession of a valid Class (A) Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements/ or must obtain within ninety (90) days of employment and has a good driving record.

Incumbent to be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in one or all three of the listed certifications: Master Automobile (MA), Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Truck (MT) Technician, and Master School Bus (SB) Technician.

(5) years of journey level working experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and/or school buses and other power-driven equipment diesel engines.

Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.

Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.

Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.

Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 75 pounds ? Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, work in small spaces, walk and reach overhead.

Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.

May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Reports To: Fleet Maintenance Manager
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: 185 (Salary determined by experience)
Work Days: 242
FTE: 8 hours per day

Mechanic - Lead

Position Summary:
Incumbent under general supervision acts as lead supervisor to journey-level Mechanics, and Service Workers on an assigned shift. Incumbents may work with immediate supervision or independently, depending upon the shift. Positions in this class; assign, check, guide, correct and participate fully in the work of subordinates. Incumbents participate in the evaluation of subordinates. Incumbents receive instructions when tasks are assigned and have some latitude in selecting work methods. Work is generally reviewed upon completion for final results. Incumbents are expected to refer to the fleet maintenance manager for instruction on matters that do not fit a clear pattern.

Essential Duties:

• Leads, reviews and participates in equipment maintenance activities.
• Inspects motorized equipment, such as automobiles, school buses, mowers, tractors, diagnoses and determines extent of necessary repairs.
• Installs new and reconditioned engines and transmissions.
• Inspects, cleans, repairs and replaces components of gas, diesel, including carburetors, fuel pumps, strainers, fuel lines, tanks and gauges.
• Repairs and replaces such components as alternators, distributors, relays, lights and switches.
• Adjusts and or replaces brakes.
• Performs welding, soldering and brazing.
• Removes and installs; radiators, water pumps, hoses and cooling fans.
• Operates motorized equipment in connection with repair, servicing and recovery.
• Keeps record of repairs; assists in maintaining inventory control of replacement parts; makes recommendations regarding requisitions and purchases of supplies, equipment and parts.
• Trains subordinates; instructs assigned staff in work methods; checks and corrects work in progress and upon completion.
• Notifies immediate supervisor of employee performance problems.
• Reports to supervisor problems encountered in the assigned work and progress in completing work assignments.
• Observes and enforces safety regulations and departmental policies.
• Promote the overall effectiveness of the organization by performing tasks and sharing responsibilities of other members of the Department during peak periods or when there is an overload of duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.


Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• High school diploma or equivalent.Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment employed in the rebuilding, repair and adjustment of motorized equipment; fuel, ignition, electrical and cooling systems and their diagnosis, repair and adjustment; operation and care of internal combustion engines; chassis, parts and replacements; provisions of the Department of Transportation CFR 49, part 393 applying to the safe operation of vehicles and school buses on the highway; effective leadership methods; appropriate safety precautions and procedures associated with a vehicle fleet maintenance operation; basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide on-the-job supervision; make oral and written reports on work activities; Schedule Preventive Maintenance requirements; input and retrieve computerized data; inspect and diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate maintenance requirements and remedies; perform mechanical repairs on a variety of motorized equipment; use shop tools, such as drills, grinders, brake lathes and diagnostic computers with skill and safety; care for and maintain tools; understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them appropriately without immediate supervision; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving techniques; maintain accurate records; assign, check, correct and participate fully in the work of subordinates; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Possession of a valid Class (A) Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements/ or must obtain within ninety (90) days of employment and has a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Incumbent to be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in one or all three of the listed certifications: Master Automobile (MA), Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Truck (MT) Technician, and Master School Bus (SB) Technician.
• (5) years of journey level working experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and/or school buses and other power-driven equipment diesel engines.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 75 pounds ? Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, work in small spaces, walk and reach overhead.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

Work Environment:

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

About the company

The Oklahoma City Public Schools, abbreviated OKCPS, is a multicultural public school district serving most of the urban area of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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