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School Bus Mechanic

Austin Achieve Public Schools
Austin, USA
Full-time
Mid · 4+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Representative Duties

  • Inspect, diagnose, overhaul, adjust and repair gas and diesel powered buses, trucks, automobiles and other power equipment.
  • Perform general overhaul, installation, repair, replacement and adjustment of bearings, ignitions, carburetors, transmissions, differentials, axles, steering mechanisms, drive shafts, fenders, radiators and front end and rear suspension systems (unless directed to contract out).
  • Perform a prescribed preventative maintenance program on the bus fleet and trucks and automobiles implemented by the transportation manager.
  • Road test vehicles after work has been completed.
  • Inspect school buses and sign forms indicating compliance with State requirements provided by law.
  • Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications, including to perform work in accordance with and maintain equipment as required by law; remain current on all laws pertaining to safe maintenance and repair of school buses.
  • Patch and install seat covers and other accessories on buses.
  • Maintain inventory of parts and supplies on hand for the repair of vehicles; contact and compare vendors to obtain high quality supplies for the best price.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area; maintain and repair shop facilities and equipment.
  • Maintain a variety of records, including vehicle identification, date, mileage and nature of each inspection, maintenance, lubrication and repair performed; then forward to the transportation manager.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Drive a school bus as needed.
  • Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
  • Experience: Four years of experience as a mechanic, including experience working with school buses, gas and diesel engines, hydraulic systems and air brake systems.
  • Training: Any certificates or proof of continuing education in the mechanical field, i.e. Cummins, Caterpillar, Allison transmissions, welding, etc.
  • License or Certificate: Possession of a current valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement.

Special Requirements

  • Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb and lift 70 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, dust, toxic waste, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Benefits

  • Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid orientation, referral program
  • Performance Bonus: Up to $1000 per year
  • Referral Bonus: $500 per referral

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