Mechanic - Transportation Services
McDonough, Georgia
Full time |
Position Title:  Vehicle Mechanic
Division:  Operations/Transportation
Reports To:  Shop Foreman
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Schedule:  MI, MII, MIII, or MIV
Work Days:   244

Essential Duties:  
  • Perform maintenance duties, jobs, tasks, functions, and responsibilities as assigned by work orders or directed by supervisors to maintain school system vehicles. 
  • Follow work schedules as assigned by supervisors to maintain school system vehicles, including off-hour emergency maintenance situations.
  • Complete all work orders as assigned in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.  
  • Maintain, care for, and keep up with all assigned equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to fulfill duties and responsibilities. 
  • Adhere to all safety rules and regulations; follow all equipment, material, and product use directions.  
  • Adhere to all school system personnel rules and regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports, such as repair records and inspection reports.  
  • Participate in training and staff development activities as may be required by the school system or state and federal regulations.  
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 
Qualifications:  
  • High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.  
  • Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements preferred at the time of employment. 
  • Must have a combination of experience and training in maintaining, repairing and rebuilding automotive engines, including diesels.  ASE Certification, preferred.  
  • Ability to pass annual physical required.
  • Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.  
  • Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.  
  • Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. 
  • Ability to be present at the physical worksite. 
  • Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.  Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.
  • Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing (lifts and ladders).
  • Ability to perform routine physical activities including, but not limited to, repetitive motion, bending, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with assistance. 
  • Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.