Position Title: MechanicPosition Type: ClassifiedFLSA Classification: Full-time, Non-ExemptReports To: Chief of Operations and InnovationsSupervises: N/ALocation: Transportation DepartmentAnticipated Start Date: October 15, 2025Length of Contract/Terms of Employment: Date of Hire through June 30, 2026Salary & Benefits: Prorated Salary Range $54,560-$91,102, Employee Benefits PackageJob ID#: 1464 Position Summary: The mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and inspecting the fleet of school buses and other district vehicles to ensure they meet stringent state and federal safety regulations. The work requires specialized knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, as well as complex mechanical and electrical systems. Position Responsibilities Inspections and diagnostics: Perform regular and annual safety inspections to identify and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues. Use specialized equipment and software to troubleshoot engine, transmission, and other system malfunctions.Preventive maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance tasks, such as oil and filter changes, brake adjustments, and fluid checks, to prevent breakdowns.Repairs and overhauls: Conduct repairs on engines (both gas and diesel), transmissions, differentials, electrical systems, and air brakes.
Overhaul and rebuild components as necessary.Record-keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance and repairs performed, including time spent and parts used. This documentation is crucial for regulatory compliance.Inventory management: Order, track, and manage the inventory of parts and supplies needed for repairs and maintenance.Emergency response: Respond to emergency road calls to service or retrieve stranded buses.General vehicle care: Perform tire repairs, wheel alignments, and minor bodywork as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills & Ability: Technical expertise: A strong understanding of the design, repair, and maintenance of heavy-duty vehicles, especially diesel engines.Certification and licensing: A high school diploma or equivalent is required, but vocational training or an associate degree in diesel or automotive technology is often preferred.
Many positions require specific certifications, such as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and ASE certifications.Problem-solving: The ability to logically identify and resolve complex mechanical issues is a key skill.Physical stamina: The job is physically demanding and involves standing for long periods, lifting heavy equipment, and working in cramped spaces.Attention to detail: The safety of students depends on precise and thorough work, so attention to detail is paramount. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalentCriminal background check required for hireValid Colorado drivers licensePass the DOT physical and safe driving record checkCommercial drivers license (CDL) with passenger endorsementCPR and First Aid certifications required within 60 days after hireMust be 21 years of age Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with school buses and/or heavy transportation vehicles Essential Physical Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Activities: Stand: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeWalk: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeSit: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeUse hands to finger, handle, or feet: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeReach with hands and arms: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeClimb or balance: Under 1/3 TimeStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Under 1/3 TimeTalk: Over 2/3 of work timeHear: Over 2/3 of work timeTaste: NoneSmell: NoneWeight and Force Demands: Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3 of work timeUp to 25 pounds: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeUp to 50 pounds: Under 1/3 of work timeUp to 100 pounds: NoneMore than 100 pounds: None Mental Functions: Compare: Over 2/3 of work timeAnalyze: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeCommunicate: Over 2/3 of work timeCopy: Under 1/3 of work timeCoordinate: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeInstruct: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeCompute: Under 1/3 of work timeSynthesize: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeEvaluate: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeInterpersonal Skills: Over 2/3 of work timeCompile: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeNegotiate: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work timeWork Environment: Wet or humid conditions (non-weather): NoneWork near moving mechanical parts: Between 1/2 to 2/3 of work timeWork in high, precarious places: Under 1/3 of work timeFumes or airborne particles: Under 1/3 of work timeToxic or caustic chemicals: Under 1/3 of work timeOutdoor weather conditions: Under 1/3 of work timeExtreme cold (non-weather): NoneExtreme heat (non-weather): NoneRisk of electrical shock: Under 1/3 of work timeWork with explosives: NoneRisk of radiation: NoneVibration: Under 1/3 of work time Vision Demands: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less): RequiredDistance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more): RequiredColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors): RequiredPeripheral vision: RequiredDepth perception: RequiredAbility to adjust focus: Required Noise Level: Exposure Level: Moderate to Very Loud EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services.
Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.
