School Vehicle Mechanic (12-Month) Road Service

Frederick County Public Schools; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking a skilled Vehicle Mechanic to perform repairs and routine maintenance on buses, trucks, and automobiles under the supervision of the Shop Foreman.

The 12-month, 260-days-per-year position offers an 8-hour day schedule with non-exempt status. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 3 years of repair experience, and bus driver certification within 3 months; lifting up to 100 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience as an automobile and/or truck repair mechanic.
• Graduation from an automobile and/or truck repair vocational or trade school. Note: Two years of additional experience may substitute for the required training.
• Certification as a school bus driver or to receive certification within 3 months of employment date.
• Clean driving record with no more than two points within the last 2 years.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sufficient physical strength and stamina to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, and complete work requiring considerable physical exertion.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality on the job.
• Work independently and in groups to perform repairs and maintenance on school buses, utility trucks, and automobiles.
• Operate a service truck to provide road service for Board of Education vehicles.
• Log into and out of work orders, update, review, and close work orders, using fleet maintenance software (Faster).
• Drive a regular school bus route as a substitute driver when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Vehicle Mechanic or Shop Foreman.
• Please note: Selected candidate must satisfactorily pass the appropriate medical examination for the position.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance experience

Teamwork & independence

Physical strength & stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Automobile/Truck repair vocational or trade school

Tools

Faster fleet maintenance software

Job description

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking a skilled Vehicle Mechanic to perform repairs and routine maintenance on buses, trucks, and automobiles under the supervision of the Shop Foreman.

The 12-month, 260-days-per-year position offers an 8-hour day schedule with non-exempt status. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 3 years of repair experience, and bus driver certification within 3 months; lifting up to 100 pounds is required.