School Bus Mechanic

Monticello Central School District; Village of Monticello (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monticello Central School District in Sullivan County, NY, is seeking a skilled transportation mechanic to maintain and repair buses and related equipment for the district's transportation system. The role requires practical automotive experience and a strong commitment to safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have three years of hands-on experience with school transportation equipment, the ability to operate vehicles in challenging conditions, and the discipline to follow

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in maintenance and repair of buses or other transportation equipment.
• Knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and tools used in the trade.
• Ability to operate vehicles under difficult driving conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and operate the district's transportation system.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Driving safety

Mechanical aptitude

Coordination

Dependability

Job description

DESCRIPTION

This position involves responsibility for the efficient and skillful performance of a variety of duties in connection with the maintenance, repair, and operation of a transportation system of a school district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Three years (3) of experience in performing maintenance and repair of buses or other equipment used in the transportation of passengers. Candidates must provide adequate information about their experience to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to perform standard automotive maintenance and repair tasks.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Good knowledge of standard automotive equipment repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade.


2. Good knowledge of driving safety practices, traffic laws, and regulations.


3. Demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to automotive and other mechanical equipment.


4. Ability to operate various motor vehicles under difficult driving and road conditions.


5. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.


6. Mechanical aptitude.


7. Good motor and hand and eye coordination.


8. Dependability.


9. Physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position.

The Monticello Central School District is in Sullivan County, NY, which is centrally located between New York City, Albany and the Pocono Mountain region. This provides a rare combination to live in a rural setting and still be close to major metropolitan areas for recreation and work. Monticello is the largest of the sevencounty school districts with a multicultural enrollment of approximately 2700 students.

The Monticello Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap. EOE