Mechanic

Description

Job Purpose

The Mechanic is responsible for performing a wide range of diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on school buses and other company vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• •Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• •Keep equipment DOT compliant by completing preventative maintenance scheduled, including, but not limited to; installing components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, fuel, exhaust system, braking, steering, hydraulics; air/hydraulic brakes; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, valve mechanisms, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• •Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and visual inspections.
• •Maintain vehicle records by service and repair orders.
• •Ensure all shop equipment is maintained and in good operating condition.
• •Contain costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• •Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies, ensuring orders are placed and inventory is received.
• •Maintain job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• •Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• •Keep shop clean and organized.
• •Keep shop manager / site manager updated on repairs and maintenance.

Other Functions

• •Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• •Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the maintenance
• department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• •Strong technical knowledge acquired through education or work experience.
• •Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements. Must maintain once acquired
• •Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• •Knowledge of MNDOT inspection requirements.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• •Able to perform diesel engine troubleshooting, overhaul procedures and tune-up on both mechanical and electronic engines.
• •Able to perform maintenance and repair on electrical and electronic systems, steering and suspension, air and hydraulic brake systems.
• •Able to diagnose, repair and overhaul of clutch, transmission and drive axles.
• •Able to adhere to all safety practices.
• •Able to prepare and maintain accurate records.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• •Be reliable and capable of working independently.
• •Strong diagnostic skills to identify service requirements.
• •Be attentive to detail.
• •Display tact and courtesy, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• •Able to communicate with diverse groups.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

• •Usually work indoors. May occasionally repair buses on the road.
• •Sometimes work with hazardous equipment, tools, situations, and conditions.
• •Wear company issued uniform.
• •Work inside various types of buses. Often test drive them before, during, and after repairs.
• •Wear protective / safety gear as required.
• •Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.