Mechanic/Bus Driver

Position Type:

Transportation/Mechanic/Bus Driver

Date Posted:

5/31/2024

Location:

Transportation - Florence

Date Available:

When Filled

Closing Date:

07/09/2024

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Summary Repairs and overhauls automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Tire changing, lube and oil changes, washing and cleaning cars, buses and trucks and act in helping with duties of Mechanic and Head Mechanic as required.

• Examines vehicle and discusses with Head Mechanic or Mechanic nature and extent of damage or malfunction.

• Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.

• Removes unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.

• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear.

• Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.

• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.

• Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.

• Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.

• Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator.

• Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.

• Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

• Responds to requests for service and assistance.

• Follows policies and procedures.

• Uses time efficiently.

• Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.

• May be required to drive bus route.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred. National Certification for Bus driver Mechanic preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess valid AZ commercial drivers license (CDL). Must be 21 years of age or older.

Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands; the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Terms of Employment

• Salary based on column F $18.25 of the approved Classified Salary schedule as established by the Governing Board.

• 12 month position, 8 hours per day.

• Full Benefits as assigned for the position.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance

• Drug Screening

• Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination

• Valid I-9 form

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Florence Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its policies, procedures or practices, in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Florence Unified School District Career and Technical Education Department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available Accounting, Audio/Visual, Bio Science, Business Management, Business Operations, Construction, Culinary Arts, Education Professions, Fire Science, Hospitality Management, Law Enforcement, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, and Veterinary Assistant. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs. The Florence Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s). Title IX Coordinator, Florence Unified School District-1000 South Main, Florence, Arizona. (520)-866-3500 or 504 Coordinator, 1000 South Main, Florence High School-1000 South Main Street, Florence, Arizona. (520) 866-3560.