Vehicle Mechanic

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Marietta is seeking a Mechanic I to perform complex diagnostic repairs on various vehicles including cars and buses. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of mechanical experience, and a valid Georgia driver's license. Responsibilities include maintenance and repairs of fleet vehicles, completing required documentation, and conducting road tests. This position requires lifting of up to 75 pounds and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years mechanical experience or completion of Automotive Tech degree from an Accredited College or Trade School.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 75 pounds.
• Must obtain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains and repairs the System's fleet vehicles.
• Completes paperwork for preventive maintenance records and inspection reports.
• Conducts road tests on vehicles and repairs as needed.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Mechanical skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Mechanic I, Vehicle | JOB CODE: 456F
DIVISION: Operational Support | SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified Hourly
DEPARTMENT: Fleet Maintenance | WORK DAYS: 258
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Bus Shop | PAY GRADE: Rank F (NW06)
FLSA: Non-Exempt | PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Performs complex and difficult diagnostic mechanical repairs on a variety of cars, trucks, buses and related equipment.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Driver's License and safe driving record; must be able to obtain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License within 60 days/2 months of start date.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years mechanical experience or completion of Automotive Tech degree from Accredited College or Trade School.
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a maximum of 75 pounds.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; mechanical; computer literate.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs System's fleet vehicles.
• Utilizes a wide variety of test equipment, standard tools, specialty tools and reference manuals.
• Completes paperwork for preventive maintenance records, inspection reports, repair orders and labor sheets.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair work on system's fleet vehicles and maintenance equipment.
• Provides mechanical advice to mechanic helpers.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Conducts road tests on vehicles.
• Answers emergency road service calls and repairs on-site or tows defective equipment, up to 10,000 pounds, to maintenance facility for repair.
• Completes repairs within an acceptable time frame when compared to appropriate available flat repair manuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.