| Location | Hancock, WV |
HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS NEW CUMBERLAND, WV 26047 Salary based on experience and education level per HCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 44% of direct compensation. MECHANIC TITLE: Mechanic means a person employed to perform skilled duties independently in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, school buses and other mechanical and mobile equipment to use in a county school system. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License with school bus and passenger endorsement issued by the State of West Virginia and a good driving record. Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively. Must possess or be willing to obtain a license to perform automotive inspections as required by the state of West Virginia. Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosis and repair of diesel and gasoline engines. High school education or equivalent required. REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and/or Chief Mechanic, Superintendent JOB GOALS: The job of the Mechanic is to keep the county's school buses, trucks, vans and other vehicles in a state of operating excellence that they present no problems of interruption to the educational system. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Maintains Positive Work Habits Is punctual and minimizes absences Complies with county and school policies and procedures Takes initiative in performing assigned tasks B. Performs Duties Efficiently and Productively
Promotes high standards of safety Assists in maintaining a complete inventory of supplies and equipment Works with the West Virginia State School Bus Inspector to see that all school buses meet required safety standards. Mechanic may be required to transport students when needed C. Maintains and/or upgrades skills Completes all required continuing education or in-service training Becomes knowledgeable in all phases of fleet maintenance Reads and reviews periodicals in the diesel and automotive fields D. Maintains Positive Attitude Works cooperatively with others Observes confidentiality rights of students, teachers, parents, and co-workers Maintains positive attitude toward work EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Hancock County Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Service Personnel.