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Rockwood R-6 School District lists this Skilled Mechanic opportunity in eureka, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Posting
ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Mechanic – Transportation
STATUS: Full Time/40 hours per week/ 12 months
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - X - Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
HUMAN RESOURCES: Approved - Not Approved
POSITION SUMMARY : Performs all required maintenance to keep school buses and other vehicles in excellent mechanical condition.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform preventive maintenance on school buses and other vehicles according to a pre-determined schedule.
Perform repairs on school buses and other vehicles on an "as needed" basis.
Inspect buses prior to the start of school, and affix State of Missouri inspection sticker as prescribed by law.
Assist in preparation of school bus fleet for the annual State High Patrol inspection.
Install special adaptive equipment in buses on an "as needed" basis.
Deliver spare buses to breakdown location; attempt to bring disabled bus back to shop.
Complete appropriate service forms/paperwork in a timely manner.
Assist with snow and ice removal from buses and parking lot.
Assist with cleaning of garage at least weekly
Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with employees of all levels, as well as parents, students and community members.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to safely use all tools associated with the repair of the vehicles within the Transportation Department and the School District
Ability to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle.
Respect for student, teachers, parents, and support staff.
Ability to move throughout building and in the surrounding facility outside the office (i.e. bus parking lot).
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 21 years of age and have had a driver's license for 3 years.
Must have CDL and bus operator's permit or ability to obtain this license.
Minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience as a vehicle mechanic, with a thorough knowledge of both diesel and gasoline powered equipment.
Experience in school bus maintenance preferred.
Must be licensed by the State of Missouri as an Inspector-Mechanic or have the ability to obtain this license.
Must have their own basic shop tools, including metric and standard sockets up to ½" drive.
EQUIPMENT USED: Hand tools, power tools, fueling equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ability to work in a variety of locations, travel throughout the District, work non-traditional hours which may include evenings and weekends and meet the physical demands of handling a variety of needs. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, reach, bend, stoop, crouch, squat and kneel.
Working conditions can include inclement weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Worksite address
eureka, MO, 63025, US
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