Reports To: Transportation Shop Supervisor

Terms of Employment: Permanent, 12 Month Position

Nature of Work

An employee in this class performs semi-skilled and complex duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles and lawn equipment in the school transportation department. This position will not service or maintain school buses or activity buses. Most of the work is based on prior experience. The employee is expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with little assistance while others may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to be resolved by the employee. The employee receives general supervision and work is occasionally reviewed while in progress. 

Qualifications and Licensure

• Graduation from high school and training or experience in repair, operation, and maintenance of automotive equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which meets the required duties and responsibilities.
• Considerable knowledge of vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical and generating systems of automotive equipment.
• Ability to locate problems. 
• Skill to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance, tire replacement, and fuel dispensing.
• Ability to physically perform most repairs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems.
• Adjusts timing mechanism, replaces and sets points and plugs, and refaces valves.
• Rotates, changes, replaces, aligns, and balances tires.
• Installs shock absorbers.
• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
• Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Repairs carburetors, ignition systems, and electrical components. 
• Checks and repairs doors and lifts.
• Removes, replaces and reassembles transmission; clutches; fuel, oil, and water pumps, generators and other parts of the engine and suspension system.
• Performs general maintenance as needed. 
• Lubricates moving parts of vehicle chassis.
• Checks, adds and replaces brake and steering fluids.
• Checks, adds, and changes engine oil.
• Installs air and oil filters.
• Replaces wiper blades and fan belts. 
• Cleans, adjusts, and changes spark plugs.
• Drains and cleans radiators.
• Inspects exterior and interior of vehicles for defects.
• Tests headlight alignments and makes necessary adjustments. 
• Tests and replaces batteries as needed.
• Repairs seat belts.
• Repairs broken windows. 
• Other duties as assigned by Shop Supervisor related to the district’s non-diesel Fleet of vehicles.

Physical Requirements (if applicable)

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including service trucks, support vehicles, lawn mowers, tractors, etc. and various mechanics' equipment and tools such as hydraulic presses, brake lathes and valve grinders. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 50 to 100 pounds. Physical demand requirements are for Medium to Heavy Work.

Special Requirements (if applicable)

• Valid NC driver’s license is required for the weight and type of vehicle operated as required by the department of motor vehicles. 

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.