Mechanic
On-siteSheffield, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Plan and implement a preventative maintenance program for the district bus fleet, performing mechanical repairs including major overhauls and making emergency service calls for stranded buses. Inspect, replace, adjust, and repair tires, rims, brakes, belts, and hoses while maintaining the shop area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Estimate time, material, and equipment needed for assigned jobs, write requisitions, and ensure parts are received timely. Operate motor vehicles, including driving school buses with passengers as required, and adhere to FERPA regulations and all applicable laws and codes. Maintain accurate records and assist in service and repair of other fleet locations. Travel 10-15% as scheduled.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver License
- Minimum 1-year experience performing automotive/truck services
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor
- Ability to travel 10-15%
- Subject to Background Check and Drug Screen
- Subject to DOT Physical and Motor Vehicle Review
- Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices along with pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the areas of maintenance and mechanical repair work
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor
- Exercise good judgment, flexibility, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs
- Work independently with minimal supervision and work cooperatively with others
- Execute basic record keeping practices
- Ability to travel 10-15%
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds
- Clarity of vision at varying distances to observe diagnostic instruments, manuals, and other printed information
- Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in a clear manner
- Perform physically demanding work
- May require driving a vehicle to conduct work
Desired Qualifications
- Class B CDL License with Air Brakes and P-Endorsement
- CDL training provided if necessary
- HDT brakes certification
- Experience with gasoline and diesel engines
- ASE or diesel equivalent State HDT (Heavy Duty Truck) certification
- Familiar with vehicle diagnostic equipment
- Experience with school bus preventative maintenance principles and procedures
- Proficient in practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in repair and adjustment of school buses and other motorized vehicles including gasoline and diesel-powered equipment
- Ability to order parts from various parts manuals
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