Fleet Mechanic

QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum 3 years of documented experience in school bus or medium-duty truck repair. Proven ability to perform diverse mechanical tasks, including gasoline and diesel engine overhauls. CDL with School Bus endorsement required or obtainable within 12 months. Must understand South Carolina Department of Education school bus safety inspection procedures.

REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation or designee

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Plan, schedule, and perform both routine and emergency repairs, as well as preventive maintenance, on the District Five transportation fleet. Ensure the continuous availability of vehicles in safe operating condition. Maintain accurate documentation of all repairs and services in accordance with District, state, and federal requirements.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

• Diagnose, remove, and assemble body and chassis components from any vehicle; clean, inspect, rebuild, and assemble new or original parts; reinstall components and make necessary adjustments.
• Diagnose potential vehicle malfunctions (e.g. using computer diagnostic equipment) for the purpose of determining needed repairs and / or replacement.
• Inspect, clean, adjust, tighten, and / or repair minor items such as lights, bulbs, lenses, reflectors.
• Repair items such as kingpins, springs, shocks, leaf springs, spring pins.
• Perform tune-ups.
• Replace and repair brakes, steering repairs, electrical repairs, air conditioning, and heat repairs.Replace or repair minor body parts, floors, fenders, and dents.
• Service buses for maintenance.
• Perform minor repairs as requested on daily vehicle inspection reports in a timely fashion.
• Tire repairs; lube oil and filter changes; minor electrical repairs (bulbs, flashers, fuses); mirror replacement; minor road service; service fuels and fluids.
• Maintain maintenance and prepare computer and paper records on vehicles as required.
• Performs tire work (e.g. changing, balancing) for the purpose of ensuring all buses and equipment are operating on safe tires.
• Responds to emergency situations during and outside regular work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, including emergency breakdowns and service, general property maintenance, etc.
• Service buses and transportation equipment for the purpose of ensuring a qualified person is able to run the bus on the route.
• Substitute as a bus driver when needed for the purpose of ensuring a qualified person is able to run the bus on a route.
• Train mechanic helpers for the purpose of helping them learn the correct and safe way to repair and maintain vehicles.
• Transport various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
• Assist in the starting of vehicles during winter months.
• Coordinates with the Director of Transportation on warranty and recall service.
• Be on call outside of regular work hours as necessary for emergency breakdowns and service, and general property maintenance.
• Inspect and repair vehicles prior to Motor Vehicle inspections.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Transportation

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors with exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, dust, fumes, wetness and heights. Work includes use of paints and strong agents which require proper handling and use. Job requires occasional strenuous physical exertion in lifting and moving items weighing up to seventy-fifty pounds. Routine local travel requires the operation of a vehicle, maintenance equipment, machinery and tools. Work assignments often require constant focus and attention.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT :

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.

Salary : Maintenance Salary Schedule (243 days)

FLSA : Non-Exempt

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Statement of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English speaking status or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services; Title IX Coordinator, Chief Administrative Officer.