School Bus Mechanic

CLINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

has an immediate opening for a

SCHOOL BUS MECHANIC

• High School diploma required
• 3-5 years successful heavy-duty truck / diesel / bus mechanic experience
• Advanced Mechanic Schooling preferred
• CDL with school bus and air brake endorsement (or ability to obtain these endorsements)
• Excellent Insurance / Fringe Benefits
• $60,000 Annual Salary

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, possibly some Saturdays

Position Summary:

To keep the school district fleet maintained in a manner that will provide safe and efficient transportation for the students.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Provides for routine maintenance of the bus fleet.
• Completes bus repair on site, including but not limited to minor body work, brake jobs, tire repairs and replacement, oil changes, and light replacements.
• Must be able to meet driver / CDL requirements.
• Arranges with local garages to provide repair service that cannot be provided by the school district.
• Works with the Department of Education to maintain Fleet records and prepares buses / small fleets for bi-annual State inspection.
• Identifies, trains and supports a crew which may be utilized to clean and assist with minor bus repairs based on an individual's abilities.
• Mechanic provides own hand tools.
• Will provide snow removal, salt sidewalks, clean snow from buses, and starts buses early as the weather dictates.
• Demonstrates concern for and sensitivity to the needs of all, regardless of their age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status.
• Works courteously and cooperatively with other staff members regardless of their age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status. 
• Effectively implements the goals and objectives of the district's multi-cultural, non-sexist educational plan in his/her area.
• Performs such other duties as are assigned by authorized representatives of the Board of Education.
• Demonstrates concern for and sensitivity to the needs of all regardless of their age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status.

Education:

High school diploma.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Experience:

• CDL with school bus and air brake endorsement (or ability to obtain these endorsements.)
• Has the ability to utilize computer software / technology to diagnose and repair bus faults and warning lights.
• Must be able to learn and understand computer tracking software and surveillance equipment.
• Self-motivated to initiate and prioritize tasks without direction.

Working Conditions:

• Heated garage / office.
• May be exposed to inclement weather.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

• Must be in good physical condition and able to work at varying heights.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.
• Will be required to efficiently operate equipment such as snow blowers, etc.
• Requires climbing ladders, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Requires considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting and lifting.
• Frequent bending and twisting at neck and trunk.
• Must be mobile and able to perform a variety of manual tasks including repetition.
• Ability to reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches.

It is the policy of the Clinton Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential duties of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.