Maintenance Mechanic I - Transportation

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and minor repair work in the School System Transportation Department. The employee is responsible for performing minor vehicle sub-assembly checks and making necessary repairs, performing engine oil and oil filter changes; and performing chassis lubrication. Work involves operating a tire truck, evaluating the condition of vehicle tires, and making the decision to replace tires as needed; and maintaining an accurate accounting of tire inventory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Always demonstrate a safety mindset; safe buses for students, safe working environment for fellow workers and monitoring safe movements of school and activity buses while operating on public streets and highways are the paramount criteria for this position.

• Demonstrates awareness and understanding of pertinent OSHA requirements.

• Operates tire truck; evaluates condition of vehicle tires; makes the decision on the spot to or not to replace tires as needed; repairs flats; discards unusable tires and mounts new tires as needed.

• Provides accounting documentation to the Parts Foreman for posting and forwarding to the Cost Clerk for entry into the State Vehicle Fleet Management System while maintaining accurate accounting of truck inventory.

• Performs minor vehicle sub-assembly checks; makes necessary repairs and replacements.

• Performs engine oil changes and oil filter changes; performs chassis lubrication.

• Operate fuel delivery vehicles when needed; loads fuel tanker at bulk fuel facility, fuel school and activity buses on a scheduled, assigned route and maintains accurate records of dispensed fuel.

• Responds to off-site fuel outages and tire-related breakdowns and provides needed vehicle service.

• Assists Mechanics II and III in maintenance of vehicles on their assigned routes and in shop under direct supervision. As well as assisting with preparation, sanding, taping, and painting of school & activities buses.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Skilled in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in detecting malfunctions and in solving mechanical problems.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to prepare and maintain simple records.

• Ability to perform manual labor associated with major mechanical repair work.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalency

• Minimum Experience: Work experience in repair & maintenance of automotive equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge & abilities.

• Desirable: H (Hazmat) Endorsement on NC Driver's License, AES Certification in Brakes, Suspension & Steering or Drivetrain.

ABILITY TO OBTAIN:

• Ability to obtain an S endorsement on CDL within 90 days of employment.

• Ability to obtain NC School Bus Inspection Certificate within 90 days of employment.

• Class A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Pay Grade Skill & Trade LB - Pay Rate $2,808.00 Monthly - Full Time Position

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

C - Constant

F - Frequent

O - Occasional

I - Infrequent

NR - Not Required

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

C - Constant

F - Frequent

O - Occasional

I - Infrequent

NR - Not Required

Climbing/Balancing

I

Lifting/Carrying

F 50-100 lbs.

Crawling/Kneeling

F

Grasping/Twisting

F

Walking

F

Reaching

F

Running

I

Pushing/Pulling

O-Exert up to 50 lbs of force, F-Exert up to 25 lbs of force, C - up to 10 lbs of force

Standing

F

Fingering/Typing

F

Sitting

F

Driving

F requires driving car between sites

Bending/Stooping

F

Others:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.