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Job description
Substitute Mechanic
Reports To: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Position Purpose/Summary: To perform all required maintenance to ensure that school buses are in good mechanical condition and provide safe pupil transportation service
Qualification Requirements: The Mechanic shall have a high school diploma or GED. The employee should have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a vehicle mechanic, with a thorough knowledge of diesel and gasoline-powered equipment. Experience in school bus maintenance is preferred. Must have or be able to obtain own hand tools. Must have a CDL, Missouri School Bus Drivers Permit.
Essential Duties:
Perform repairs on school buses as needed and preventive maintenance according to a pre-determined schedule.
Inspect buses prior to the start of school and affix State of Missouri inspection stickers as prescribed by law.
Assist in preparation of the fleet for the annual State Highway Patrol inspection.
Travel to breakdown locations to diagnose maintenance problems.
Be responsible for personal and district-owned tools and equipment.
Assist in cleaning of the shop as needed.
Additional Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Drive routes as necessary.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.
Keep up-to-date on maintenance and safety issues, changes in regulations, and new equipment.
Mental Demands: Ability to maintain confidentiality; communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and/or ability to reason and make appropriate decisions. Must be able to work well under pressure.
Physical Demands: While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to reach, climb, bend, stand, and drive school bus routes as necessary. The employee must often lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. The employee should have good color vision and hearing, and excellent speech capabilities.
Environmental Conditions: The employee will occasionally work in conditions of extreme heat or cold. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Worksite address
o'fallon, MO, 63366, US
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