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QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger, School Bus Endorsements.
2. Airbrake endorsement, good driving record
3. Current Federal Medical Certification - physical
4. High school diploma or equivalent
5. Minimum safe driving experience as determined by the board
6. Sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repairs
7. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
8. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of
employment (if a regular employee of the district)
9. Demonstrated knowledge of bus repair. Knowledge of federal and state safety regulations, maintenance.
10.Must be physically able to fully perform all required maintenance duties
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor, Assist. Transportation Supervisor, Dispatcher, Head Mechanic
JOB GOAL:
To keep the school vehicles, buses, vans and maintenance vehicles in the best operating conditions as possible to insure the safest and most economical transportation possible for the pupils of the district.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, jacks and hoists.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
- Adjust and replace brakes, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
- Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems, etc.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges in order to diagnose malfunctions.
- Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
- Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
- Rebuild gas and/or diesel engines.
- Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
- Assists in maintaining a record of school bus inspection dates.
- Inspects and verifies receipts of parts and supplies ordered.
- Maintains a clean work area, avoiding oil spills or other pollution when possible.
- Inspects all school buses on a regular basis to determine that high standards of operability, cleanliness, safety and security are maintained.
- Maintains a knowledge of the safe use of all tools and equipment. Strives to keep current with trends directly related to his/her position and accompanying duties by attending appropriate in-service training, workshops, etc.
- Be available for driving routes, trips and sports trips when needed.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor, Head Mechanic.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months
SALARY: $52,000/yr - $55,000/yr
BENEFITS: Full family benefits when applicable.
ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations.
