CLASS TITLE: Vehicle Mechanic

REPORTS TO: Vehicle Maintenance Service Manager

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform mechanical repair work; including preventative maintenance on school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel powered automotive equipment as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The Vehicle Mechanic will maintain buses and other vehicles in proper operating condition and perform responsible vehicle repairs and maintenance including preventative maintenance.

Perform basic mechanical repair work on school buses and other gas or diesel powered automotive equipment owned by the District; assure buses conform with established standards for passenger vehicles; complete related maintenance records.

Inspect mechanical defects in school buses, trucks, automobiles, vans, tractors, and other mechanicals as assigned; drive and test school buses and provide emergency road service to disabled District school buses and Board owned vehicles as required.

Disassemble motors and repair, adjust and replace parts; recondition and adjust ignition and carburetor systems; repair, fit and adjust valves, piston rings and bearings; clean, repair and replace carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges and electrical wiring systems.

Repair mechanical defects in a variety of vehicles.

Repair and replace alternators, generators, starters, voltage regulators, distributors and lighting systems; install a variety of parts including batteries, brakes, glass and door handles.

Perform welding; rebuild equipment as needed.

Repair and replace heating and ventilation systems on District vehicles; repair and maintain exhaust and fuel systems.

Respond to service calls and perform emergency repairs as needed.

Perform lubrication, oil changes, battery maintenance, tire changes and servicing of equipment.

Assist in starting buses as needed; assist other mechanics as directed; assist with storing repair parts, supplies, tools, equipment and materials.

Process and complete work orders and maintain records of time worked and materials used; will report to the Vehicle Maintenance Service Manager tools, parts, and restock as needed.

Maintain work area, equipment and tools in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Wash buses as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

General knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, brake systems.

Ability to:

Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs to District vehicles as assigned.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in general automotive repair.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Kentucky School Bus Inspector Certification

Valid Kentucky Commercial Drivers License

Salary Table 3
Board Approved 10/16/07