What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at Alabama State Department of Education?
System Mission: To create a culture of intellectual curiosity where all students have ownership over their learning and are inspired to think, innovate, and create.
System Vision: Our students are lifelong learners who use their knowledge, skills, and influence to make the world a better place.
LOCATION: Pike Road Schools Transportation Department
REPORTS TO: Transportation Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TERMS: 240 day position paid in accordance with the board-approved salary schedule
Job Goal
QUALIFICATIONS
Start Date 04/07/2024
Duty Days 240
Reports To Director of Transportation
Job Posting Link www.pikeroadschools.org/o/prs/page/personnel
Salary Range: From/To Compensated in accordance with the board approved salary schedule
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System Vision: Our students are lifelong learners who use their knowledge, skills, and influence to make the world a better place.
LOCATION: Pike Road Schools Transportation Department
REPORTS TO: Transportation Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TERMS: 240 day position paid in accordance with the board-approved salary schedule
Job Goal
- To provide excellent vehicle maintenance services for all Pike Road School's buses and other vehicles to ensure safe and efficient transportation for students and employees.
- To assist transportation personnel in the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of transportation problems or unsafe conditions.
- To assist with the effective management of school system vehicles, fiscal and material resources, and transportation personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of five (5) years heavy-duty fleet mechanic's experience.
- Maintain a current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical as required by Board policy.
- Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver certificate and commercial driver's license (CDL).
- Ability to obtain Alabama School Bus Mechanic certification.
- Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board's policies regarding drug testing, operating school-owned vehicles, transporting students and all applicable policies.
- Competent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to operate and maintain needed tools and diagnostic equpiment.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical problems, to implement preventive maintenance programs, and to follow safety and recommended rules for efficient shop operations.
- Ability to follow safety and recommended rules for efficient shop operations
- Physical strength and agility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force
- Ability, agility and stamina to engage in prolonged sitting or standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and raching.
- Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors year-round in noisy, crowded environments, and inclement weather.
- Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Such alternatives qualifications as listed as the Board may require.
- Accept and complete Supervisor's assigned job and overall supervision.
- Maintain safety standards at all times.
- Maintain good relationships with drivers and other school employees.
- Accurately diagnose and repair school system transportation equipment.
- Assume responsibility for the proper use of all parts received.
- Report any abuse of vehicles and/or equipment to the Transportation Director.
- Exhibit skill and efficiency in performing routine and preventive maintenance to all vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain work hours in accordance with Board policy.
- Performs monthly safety inspection on buses as required by the State of Alabama.
- Performs maintenance and body repair on all vehicles and equipment owned by the Baldwin County Board of Education.
- Assist in developing written maintenance records for all vehicles owned by the school system.
- Performs routine maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment, including video systems, at regularly-- scheduled intervals.
- Maintains service bay in a clean, neat and safe manner. Keep service truck washed as needed and serviced at intervals as needed as established by the transportation department.
- Maintains an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment as assigned.
- Properly uses and maintains responsibility for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.
- Request supplies and equipment needed to carry out duties and assigned projects.
- Performs road call duty as needed.
- Responds promptly to call out in emergency situations.
- Performs all mechanical maintenance services with priority on student and employee safety; removes from service any bus or other vehicle that is unsafe to operate.
- Returns buses or other vehicles to active service only after identified maintenance problems have been corrected.
- Engages in work related training to increase knowledge and skills as directed and/or for advancement.
- Performs duties in a courteous, professional manner.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
Start Date 04/07/2024
Duty Days 240
Reports To Director of Transportation
Job Posting Link www.pikeroadschools.org/o/prs/page/personnel
Salary Range: From/To Compensated in accordance with the board approved salary schedule
Additional Job Information
Board Approved Salary Schedule
Please ensure that you have upload a current resume to your Teach in Alabama application.
Job Attachment View Attachment
Board Approved Salary Schedule
Please ensure that you have upload a current resume to your Teach in Alabama application.
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