Description:
Job Purpose
The Mechanic is responsible for performing a wide range of diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on school buses and other company vehicles.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
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Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
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Keep equipment DOT compliant by completing preventative maintenance scheduled, including, but not limited to; installing components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, fuel, exhaust system, braking, steering, hydraulics; air/hydraulic brakes; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, valve mechanisms, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
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Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and visual inspections.
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Maintain vehicle records by service and repair orders.
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Ensure all shop equipment is maintained and in good operating condition.
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Contain costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
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Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies, ensuring orders are placed and inventory is received.
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Maintain job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
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Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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Keep shop clean and organized.
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Keep shop manager / site manager updated on repairs and maintenance.
Other Functions
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Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
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Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the maintenance
department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
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Strong technical knowledge acquired through education or work experience.
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Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements. Must maintain once acquired
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Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
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Knowledge of MNDOT inspection requirements.
Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
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Able to perform diesel engine troubleshooting, overhaul procedures and tune-up on both mechanical and electronic engines.
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Able to perform maintenance and repair on electrical and electronic systems, steering and suspension, air and hydraulic brake systems.
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Able to diagnose, repair and overhaul of clutch, transmission and drive axles.
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Able to adhere to all safety practices.
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Able to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
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Be reliable and capable of working independently.
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Strong diagnostic skills to identify service requirements.
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Be attentive to detail.
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Display tact and courtesy, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
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Able to communicate with diverse groups.
Requirements:
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
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Usually work indoors. May occasionally repair buses on the road.
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Sometimes work with hazardous equipment, tools, situations, and conditions.
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Wear company issued uniform.
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Work inside various types of buses. Often test drive them before, during, and after repairs.
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Wear protective / safety gear as required.
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Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
