Mechanic (Provisional)

Dayton Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in the United States seeks a Mechanic to maintain and service various district vehicles, ensuring operational excellence. The position requires strong mechanical skills, with responsibilities including repairs of electrical systems and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in automotive maintenance and possess a valid driver's license. Additional certifications like CPR and OSHA are required upon hire. This is a provisional role with a six-month probation period for successfully passing the Civil Service exam.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least three years of automotive vehicle maintenance work experience.
• Must be able to provide your own hand tools.
• Must be able to successfully pass an annual physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service district vehicles to ensure no interruptions to the educational process.
• Carry out oral and written instructions, and maintain accurate records.
• Repair electrical equipment and hydraulic brake systems.

Skills

Ability to repair electrical equipment

Record keeping skills

Ability to comply with safety regulations

Physical ability to lift 75 pounds

Education

2 year Trade School certificate

Job description

Maintain and service district vehicles (Buses/Cars/Vans) to operating excellence to ensure no problem or interruptions to the educational process. This is a provisional position. In order to maintain employment, candidate must be able to pass or have passed the Civil Service exam for Mechanic for Dayton Public Schools within 6 months of date of hire. If the employee does not successfully pass the applicable civil service test before the expiration of his/her 6-month probationary period, he/she will be terminated from employment with the District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out oral and written instructions, and maintain accurate records.
• Must be physically able to do climbing, standing, lifting, and bending for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to repair electrical equipment, fuel injectors and pumps, complete electrical systems, airs and hydraulic brake systems, rebuild front and rear suspension, replace all drivetrain components, slight body work also fabrication and tow truck duties.
• Ability to comply with safety regulations and environmental laws.
• Record keeping skills and the ability to compute mathematical data accurately.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred to have at least three (3) years of experience in automotive vehicle maintenance work, or at least 18 months Automotive schooling and/or a 2 year Trade School certificate. This may include experience in diesel and gas engine management systems; anti-lock brakes system; emission control systems; engine diagnostic equipment; air brakes; welder and cutting torches.
• Must be able to successfully pass an annual physical examination required by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
• Must be able to provide your own hand tools.
• Will need to be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment. Must be able to obtain an Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (C.D.L.) Class A with school passenger endorsement within 120 days of appointment.
• Be able to obtain First aid, CPR, and OSHA certification once hired.