Craven County Schools
School Bus Garage
Mechanic Job Description
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS:
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Positive attitude and good physical health and daily work attendance
Ability and knowledge to make cost effective repairs
Knowledge of bus/truck mechanical operations
Working knowledge of bus/truck maintenance service procedures
Knowledge to identify bus/truck repair parts
Ability to diagnose the cause of operating defects in school buses
Organizational skills for accurate record keeping
Ability to gather and evaluate data
Ability to accurately enter data (typing skills both alpha and numeric entries)
Working knowledge of basic computer skills required for mechanical operations
Working knowledge of DPI, Trans. Services, Preventative Maintenance Manual
Ability to assist in purchasing decisions for inventory needs
Ability to understand and give supervisory oral and written instructions
Ability and skill to maintain effective working relationship with mechanics, bus
drivers, school personnel and general public
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform MI’s and PM’s on a regular basis within required time frame
Make emergency repairs on service calls, generally without assistance
Make and assist with cost effective repairs
Assist team members in mechanical procedures
Schedules routine work in a timely manner
Complete work in compliance with safety and quality standards
Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory, when needed
Assist in ordering of needed parts and supplies, when needed
Assist in determining major equipment needs for the garage
Provide proper care and use of SBG equipment and vehicles
Assist with neat and orderly organization of shop area
Assist and perform complete service maintenance procedures of a school bus
Assist with general shop duties as perceived or requested
Assist with the positive public relations of school system operations
Perform other duties as assigned or perceived
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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maintain NC Driver’s License with a CDL Class A
with endorsements to operate a school bus, fuel truck and wrecker
School bus mechanic position is defined as a “safety sensitive” position; therefore,
subject to pre-employment and random substance abuse screening
Subject to fingerprinting for a criminal background check
Health physical is required upon employment, a DOT card is NOT required
high school graduate or equivalent
Craven County Schools are a Tobacco Free Environment, employees are not allowed
to use tobacco products on or in school property
Maintain personal set of tools (up to 1 1/4”) necessary for job performance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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physical ability to perform duties of a heavy duty truck mechanic on a daily basis
close visual acuity to operate diagnostic and computer equipment
perform repetitive motions while carrying up to fifty pounds
be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, climb, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk,
and hear
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
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bus garage area without air conditioning and outside locations
garage work and road work (bus inspections) are subject to weather conditions
duties require handling bus/truck parts
duties require changing large truck tires
meeting room and parts storage area is located in a two level section of the bus garage
minimum and occasional exposure to automotive/diesel fumes
JOB BENEFITS
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school system employee with full state benefits
employee only, paid health insurance; family coverage at additional cost
paid leave days, employee earns one sick, vacation and holiday* day per month
uniforms are provided for each employee (work shoes are not provided)
THE CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF GENDER,
RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISIBILITY, PARENTAL OR
MARITAL STATUS OR RELIGION.