Metcalfe County Schools Classified Evaluation
JOB TITLE: MECHANIC
DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
APPROVED BY: MCBOE
FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES: 4- Consistently 3- Frequently 2- Occasionally 1- Seldom
q Perform basic mechanical repair work and regular maintenance on school buses and other board owned gas or diesel-powered automotive vehicles/equipment; assure buses conform with established standards for passenger vehicles; complete related maintenance records
q Inspect mechanical defects in school buses, trucks, automobiles, vans, tractors, electric carts and other mechanical equipment as assigned; drive and test school buses and provide emergency road service to disabled District school buses and vehicles as required
q Disassemble motors and repair, adjust and replace parts; recondition and adjust ignition and carburetor systems; repair, fit and adjust valves, pistons, rings and bearings; clean, repair and replace carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges and electrical wiring systems
q Completes all oil changes of buses and board owned vehicles
q Mount all tires on all buses
q Complete bus inspections during the year and class D inspections during the summer
q Repair mechanical defects in a variety of vehicles
q Repair and replace alternators, generators, starters, voltage regulators, distributors and lighting systems; install a variety of parts including batteries, brakes, glass and door handles
q Grind valves and perform welding; rebuild equipment as needed
q Repair and replace heating and ventilation systems on District vehicles; repair and maintain exhaust and fuel systems
q Operate a variety of equipment and machinery including electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment, scopes, tire changers, grinders, lathes, emissions analyzer, steam cleaner, hoists, jacks, torches and welding equipment and a variety of power and hand tools
q Respond to service calls and perform emergency repairs as needed
q Perform lubrication, oil changes, battery maintenance, tire changes and servicing of equipment
q Assist in starting buses as needed; assist other mechanics as directed; assist in inventory maintenance as required
q Complete work orders and maintain records of time worked and materials used; recommend purchase of needed parts, supplies and tools
q Maintain work area, equipment and tools in a safe, clean and orderly condition
q Perform related duties as assigned
q Keeps director of transportation informed on matters of concern
q Observe applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures and guidelines
q Run bus route during day as needed .
q Pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents to appropriate administrator(s) which affect the safety of students
q Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance
q Fuel and clean exterior of bus paying particular attention to rear windows and bulbs; clean interior of bus including sweeping and mopping floor and cleaning upholstery
q Maintains discipline when students are on the bus and reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
q Performs emergency bus evacuation drills as prescribed by Kentucky Administration Regulations
q Maintain all written records designated by the Director of Transportation, Principal and/or Superintendent
q Utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication
q Maintain CPR and first aid trainings and perform according to established guidelines and procedures
q Transport only those persons designated by the Superintendent and/or board
q Allows only authorized and qualified persons to drive the bus
q Use buses only for purposes authorized by the Superintendent and/or board
q Attends all mandated trainings
q Will be required to complete all required training and attend professional development sessions
q Consistently displays self-control with parents, students and school personnel
q Maintains a clean workstation (bus, desk, office, etc.) and does maintenance as needed
q Be clean, neat and appropriately dressed
q Be consistently responsible and display an attitude of honesty and credibility
q Show enthusiasm, interest and concern for the total program and its efficient operation
q Maintains student control
q Operate equipment in a safe manner at all times
q Demonstrate positive behavior toward the purposes and goals of the Metcalfe County Public Schools
q Maintain regular and punctual attendance
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