Public School District needing candidates for ASE Certified Diesel Mechanic.
- The mechanic should not have to bring any tools. Mechanic does not have to be CDL certified but most of ours are so they can help when we are shorthanded.
SUMMARY: Maintains District’s vehicles in a safe and dependable operating condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on the district’s vehicles in accordance with established service schedules.
• Diagnosis problems, repairs, overhauls, and replaces all internal and external engine parts, main bearings, cooling systems, fuel systems, exhaust systems, ignition systems, etc.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs and overhauls brakes, differentials and rear assemblies.
• Keeps engines tuned to manufactures’ specifications.
• Repairs and replaces all seats and seat covers when needed.
• Performs required inspection of all District vehicles.
• Completes and submits required paperwork.
• Keeps adequate maintenance and repair records for District vehicles.
• Measures and records fuel levels in fuel storage tanks.
• Keeps work area clean and free of debris that could results in injury to District employees.
• Drives bus routes when requested.
• Recommends major equipment and vehicle replacements.
• Adheres to the District’s policies and procedures.
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team.
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Need experience working on gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and all other aspects of heavy duty trucks, pickups, and automobiles. Must have working knowledge of the standard practices and tools associated with automotive and heavy duty diesel and gasoline engines. Should have working knowledge of air brake systems.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Oklahoma Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsements/air brake qualifications and a valid State Department of Education School Bus Driver Certificate to drive school buses. Must obtain a State Inspection Certificate. Must be able to successfully complete all training and pass all written and skills exams associated with the job or certification in any particular aspect of the job.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to pass an annual physical exam and to pass all required drug screenings. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District employees. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, lift, pull or push for prolonged times. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as bus parts and chemical containers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet and noisy environments.
Schedule: Work 10 hours days starting at 6:30. Will have one day off during the week and then weekends off as well. Stagger the week day off
Requirements: Background check, pre-employment drug screen, CDL A or CDL B, diesel mechanic experience, High school diploma/GED