Mechanic

POSITION TITLE:  Bus Shop Mechanic

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  12 months 261 days

SALARY: Support VI $37,626 - 55,434

FLSA:  Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Director of Operations

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To perform skilled work in the repair and maintenance of all school board vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must have:

• A high school diploma or GED certificate.
• A valid driver's license.
• A valid CDL license with school and passenger bus endorsements is required, or must be able to obtain within (12) months of employment.  MCPS will conduct the training.
• A valid Virginia State Inspection License is strongly preferred, or must be able to obtain within (12) months of employment.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. 
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate all vehicle types in the division.
• Demonstrate an ability to do skilled automotive mechanical work, on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects and diagnoses mechanical and electrical malfunctions in automobiles and buses.
• Repairs and replaces defective or worn parts and accessories.
• Performs preventive maintenance work, lubrication and inspection on automobiles and buses.
• Performs major and minor engine tune-ups. Also overhauls engines, transmissions, differentials, front ends, steering gears and braking systems.
• Installs emergency equipment on buses.
• Operates diagnostic equipment and evaluates readings.
• Diagnoses auto/truck air conditioners and repairs.
• Diagnoses ABS systems, repairs brakes and related components.
• Operates tire changing equipment, inspects and repairs tires and tubes.
• Steam cleans engines.
• Responds to service calls.
• Assists in training new automotive maintenance and transportation employees.
• Performs duties as a school bus driver when needed.
• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
• Meets deadlines under stressful conditions.
• Resolves conflict and responds appropriately to complaints.
• Completes multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Performs ten-thousand mile or 30 day preventive maintenance check-ups and services on all school vehicles.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Performs other related work as required by the Director of Operations and/or Fleet Manager.
• Abides by all Middlesex County School Board Policies and Regulations.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, design, and advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; calculate decimals and percentages.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very heavy physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds) and occasionally heavier items (100 pounds or over).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate textures. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, odors, dust, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and toxic/poisonous agents.