Transportation Mechanic II

Stanly County Schools

Transportation Mechanic II

Salary Grade: 63

Nature of Work:

• An employee in this class performs complex duties n the operation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportaion program. Most work is performed based on prior experience. The employee is expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with little assistance while others may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to be resolved by the employee. The employee receives general supervison and work is occasionally reviewed while in progress.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

• Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanicial problems

• Adjusts timining mechanism, replaces and sets points and plugs, and refaces valves

• Rotates, aligns and balances wheels

• Installs shock absorbers

• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts

• Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs

• Repairs carburetors, ignition systms, and electrial compnents

• Checks and repairs doors and lifts

• Removes, replaces and reassembles transmissions; clutches; fuel, oil, and water pumps; generators and other parts of the engine and systempsion system

• Performs general maintenance as needed

Knowlege, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehiles operation and maintenance

• Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines

• Considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical and generating systems of automotive equipment

• Skill to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance, tire replacement, and vehilce body repair

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to physically perform most repairs

Suggested Training and Experience

• Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Appropriate North Carolina driver's license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles

Disclosure: This specification has been disgned to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualificiations required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.