Mechanic Technician - Transportation

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking a Mechanic Technician to diagnose and repair vehicular equipment for school transportation and district fleets. This advanced level role requires proficiency with automotive, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, and the use of shop and welding equipment.

You must provide your own hand tools and hold a valid Class B Oregon driver's license with endorsements, plus the ability to obtain the Oregon DOE bus inspection certification, Master ASE rating, and EPA 609

Qualifications

• Advanced repair methods for automotive, medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Proficient with shop tools, welding equipment and diagnostic devices.
• Valid Class B Oregon driver’s license with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair defects in school buses and district vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and services.
• Maintain safety and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Location: Salem-Keizer School District fleet maintenance shop.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Vehicle repair

Customer service

Safety conscious

Education

ASE Master Technician Certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Shop equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Mechanic Technician

PURPOSE

To support student achievement by performing highly skilled and technical work in the field of diagnosing and repairing vehicular equipment for school transportation and District vehicles.

This is an advanced level position in the Mechanic series. As a Mechanic Technician, you will be required to have knowledge of the advanced repair methods of automotive, medium duty and heavy-duty vehicles. You will also be required to be proficient in the use of tools, shop equipment, and welding equipment used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and other equipment. You will also be required to locate, diagnose, and repair defects in vehicles and other equipment while maintaining exceptional customer service. Some of the services we perform include but are not limited to: Preventative Maintenance inspections and services, Transmission diagnosis and repair/replacement, Spring bushings, King Pins, Emission system repairs, etc. This position will require that you provide your own hand tools and have possession of, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class B Oregon's driver's license with applicable endorsements. You must have the ability to obtain and maintain the Oregon Department of Education's (ODE) certification for bus inspection as well as a Master School Bus Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) rating and the EPA 609 Motor Vehicle A/C Certification in the Proper Use of Refrigerants including Recovery, Recycling, and Reclamation.

This position is a safety sensitive job class. Employees in this job classification will be subject to random selection for mandatory alcohol/controlled substance testing (including marijuana).

Two positions available

Type: Classified

Hours per day: 8

Number of days per year: 260

Status: Permanent

Hourly Range: $35.34-$45.14

Salem-Keizer School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer